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Du Plessis-Chimaev Title Fight Locked In as Both Fighters Make Weight

Friday’s weigh-ins confirmed both fighters on weight at UFC 319, cementing Chimaev’s position as the betting favorite after multiple undercard bouts were scrapped.

Apr 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Khamzat Chimaev (blue gloves) declared winner after a fight against Gilbert Burns (red gloves) during UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Both Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev hit the 185-pound limit Friday to secure their middleweight title bout at UFC 319.
  • Three undercard fights were canceled in the two days before the event, prompting the UFC to have Caio Borralho make weight as a potential backup for the main event.
  • Chimaev enters the headline clash with a perfect 14-0 record and opened as the betting favorite amid camp reports of enhanced conditioning and daily recovery monitoring.
  • Georges St-Pierre and other MMA veterans have urged Chimaev to temper his all-out trading style after he sustained damage in past high-profile tests.
  • Champion Du Plessis, seeking a third title defense, singled out Anthony Hernandez’s recent performance as an impressive blueprint for a future challenger.