Adesanya delivers his prediction for “chaotic” UFC 319 title fight
The New Zealander has offered his forecast for the UFC middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
One of the ways UFC fighters connect with fans is by sharing live reactions to numbered fight cards on social media - a tradition that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has embraced for years.
With the dust barely settled from UFC 318, fans are already turning their attention to the highly anticipated clash between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, set for August 16. The South African champion will make his third title defense in what promises to be a thrilling middleweight showdown.
“Dricus gets it”
Adesanya, who held the belt during two separate reigns (2019-2022 and 2023), offered his take while watching the UFC 319 promo.
“I still think Dricus gets it, late finish…” the 36-year-old said. “Dricus is just chaotic. Chaotic good. Chaotic evil. That’s literally what this fight might be. Chaotic good versus chaotic evil.”
The matchup is shaping up to be a must-watch. Du Plessis is riding high after back-to-back wins over legends Sean Strickland and Adesanya himself, and he’ll be looking to further cement his legacy.
Meanwhile, Chimaev is aiming to prove his elite status and keep his undefeated record intact by capturing UFC gold.
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev - main fight card:
- Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev - middleweight
- Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates - welterweight
- Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page - middleweight
- Tim Elliot vs Kai Asakara - flyweight
How to watch UFC 319
Viewers in the U.S. will be able to watch Du Plessis and Chimaev’s UFC middleweight title fight on ESPN+ PPV. The main card at UFC 319 - an event which is to be hosted by United Center in Chicago, Illinois - is scheduled to begin at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.
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