MMASeats Weekly - August 12, 2025
Du Plessis vs Chimaev headlines UFC 319, Oliveira vs Fiziev booked for Rio
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev goes down this Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. Middleweight champion Dricus “Stillknocks” Du Plessis puts his belt on the line against undefeated powerhouse Khamzat Chimaev in one of the year’s most anticipated title fights. Du Plessis rides an 11-fight win streak into his third title defense, while Chimaev looks to cap his perfect record with championship gold. Ticket demand has spiked during fight week, with prices now pushing into the $500s.
Looking ahead, the UFC has confirmed that former lightweight champ Charles Oliveira will headline UFC Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro on October 11, 2025, against surging contender Rafael Fiziev at the Farmasi Arena. It’s Oliveira’s first Octagon appearance in Brazil since 2020, and he’ll be aiming to bounce back from his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Tickets go on sale August 20th.
Upcoming Events
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev
August 16, 2025 - United Center - Chicago, IL
Main Card
Dricus Du Plessis (C) vs Khamzat Chimaev (#3)
Lerone Murphy (#6) vs Aaron Pico
Geoff Neal (#11) vs Carlos Prates (#12)
Jared Cannonier (#8) vs Michael Page (#15)
Tim Elliott (#11) vs Kai Asakura (#15)
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UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang
August 23, 2025 - Shanghai Indoor Arena - Shanghai, China
Main Card
Johnny Walker (#13) vs Zhang Mingyang (#14)
Brian Ortega (#4) vs Aljamain Sterling (#7)
Sergei Pavlovich (#3) vs Waldo Cortes Acostal (#6)
Sumudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
Song Kenan vs Kevin Borjas
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