UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis plans an aggressive approach in his UFC 319 title defense against unbeaten contender Khamzat Chimaev on Aug. 16 in Chicago. Du Plessis, with two successful defenses since winning gold,

Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on Aug. 16 in Chicago.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis doesn't view Khamzat Chimaev as overrated. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) will look to notch his third title defense when he takes on Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the UFC 319 headliner on Aug. 16 at United Center in Chicago ( ESPN+, ESPN, pay-per-view).