This Saturday, UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis will defend his title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
The Middleweight title bout tops a full card of premier combat, with UFC sportsbooks taking wagers on every one of them from the prelims to the main event.
Due Plesses vs. Chimaev Tale Of The Tape
| Attribute | Dricus Du Plessis | Khamzat Chimaev |
| Record | 23-2-0 | 14-0-0 |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 6′ 1″ (185 cm) | 6′ 2″ (188 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lbs (84 kg) | 185 lbs (84 kg) |
| Reach | 76″ (193 cm) | 75″ (191 cm) |
| Average Fight Time | 13:45 | 6:05 |
| Significant Strikes Landed/min | 6.12 | 5.36 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 58% |
| Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.9 | 3.25 |
| Defense | 54% | 41% |
| Takedown Avg/15 min | 2.55 | 4.31 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 100% |
| Submission Avg/15 min | 0.7 | 2.8 |
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis is a South African mixed martial artist who began training in judo at age five, moved to wrestling at twelve, and started kickboxing at fourteen. Du Plessis transitioned to MMA in 2013, quickly rising through the ranks in regional promotions such as EFC and KSW, where he captured titles in both welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Known as “Stillknocks,” he displays a powerful, well-rounded style, boasting a professional record of 24-2 with 9 knockouts and 11 submission victories. Du Plessis’s fighting approach is marked by relentless pace, durability, and strong national pride, often referencing his Afrikaans heritage. Joining the UFC in 2020, he defeated top-level opponents like Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya, and Sean Strickland to become South Africa’s first UFC champion.
Challenger – Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev is a Russian-born mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler who holds an undefeated record of 14-0. He is a former three-time Swedish national wrestling champion.
Nicknamed “Borz,” Chimaev stands 6’2″ with a 75-inch reach, fighting out of an orthodox stance. Renowned for his relentless wrestling, submission threat, and aggressive pressure, he rose quickly in the UFC with dominant wins and record-setting streaks, defeating high-profile opponents including John Phillips, Gilbert Burns, Kamaru Usman, and Robert Whittaker.
Chimaev’s blend of wrestling and striking has made him one of the most feared contenders, now ranked #3 in the Middleweight division and poised to challenge for the UFC title at UFC 319.
What The UFC 319 Odds Suggest
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev Betting Line
Du Plessis +182
Chimaev -220
Top-rated online sportsbooks are favoring Chimaev to win the match, move on to 15-0, and become the new UFC Middleweight Champion. The moneyline odds place Chimaev in front of Du Plessis by as much as 200 points, making the champion a heavy underdog entering UFC 319.
UFC 319 Event Page – BetUS Sportsbook
