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UFC 319 Preview Show: Is it finally Khamzat Chimaev’s time or will Dricus du Plessis keep rolling?

WHAT'S THE STORY?

Khamzat Chimaev is finally getting his chance at UFC gold, but will Dricus du Plessis keep him waiting?

This Saturday at United Center in Chicago, du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. It’s the biggest fight of the year and one with major stakes as to the future of both competitors. Will Chimaev finally grab gold or will du Plessis stake his claim as one of the best fighters on Earth?

Ahead of this weekend’s event, MMA Fighting’s Alexander

K. Lee and Jed Meshew preview the the middleweight title fight main event, the co-main event bout between Aaron Pico and Lerone Murphy, Bryan Battle’s tough weight miss, the rest of Saturday’s big event, and much more.

Catch the UFC 319 preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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