How to watch UFC 319, featuring Carlos Prates and a middleweight title fight. LIVE on TV and online

UFC lands in Chicago after six years. Photo: Reproduction X/mma_orbit

The weekend of one of the most anticipated cards of the year has arrived. UFC 319 takes heated clashes to Chicago this Saturday night (16). Starting with the main course: two big names in the organization collide for the middleweight division belt (up to 83,9 kg). The champion Dricus du Plessis attempts the third defense of the title when facing the undefeated Khamzat Shimaev. The event is scheduled to start at 19 pm (Brasília time) at the United Center, an arena in the Illinois city.

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Before, Carlos Prates will measure forces with Geoff neal in postponed struggle of UFC 314. The Brazilian welterweight (up to 77kg) is looking to recover from the setback he suffered in the duel with Ian Gary, at UFC Kansas City. In addition to the 'Fighting Nerd', four other Brazilians will step into the octagon this Saturday.

With cancellation of fights de Rodrigo Sezinando and Carlos Eduardo Ferreira, the confrontations of Jessica Stacker against Lupita Godinez for the straw weight division (up to 52,1 kg), Edson Barboza against Drakkar Klose in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) and the national clash between Karina Silva e Dione Barbosa in the fly category (up to 56,7 kg).

How to watch UFC 319

Starting at 19pm (Brasília time), the UFC 319 will be broadcast in full on UFC Fight Pass, Ultimate's official streaming platform. The main card is scheduled to start at 23pm. The UFC has NOT been broadcasting 'Combate' since the end of 2022.

the coverage of SUPER FIGHTS starts at 18pm, with the warm-up on YouTube. All duels will be followed on REAL TIME, in our minute by minute, with results and best moments. The SUPER FIGHTS will still cover all the fights of the event for YouTube with narration, commentary and videos.

UFC 319 technical sheet

Order date: August 16th, 2025

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: United Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Dricus Du Plessis x Khamzat Shimaev – fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy x Aaron Pico

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Geoff neal x Carlos Prates

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jared Cannonier x Michael Page

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott x Kai Asakura

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev vs. Eric Nolan

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Gerald meerschaert x Michal Oleksiejczuk

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Jessica Stacker x Lupita Godinez

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chase Hooper x Alexander Hernandez

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Edson Barboza x Drakkar Klose

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): BryanBattle x Nursulton Ruziboev – fight canceled

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva x Dione Barbosa

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris vs. Joseph Morales – TUF 33 finale