UFC 319: How to watch in UK on TV on TNT Sports, live stream, schedule, full card, start time as Dricus Du Plessis takes on Khamzat Chimaev
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Updated 15/08/2025 at 10:22 GMT+1
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The United Center in Chicago will be the venue for UFC 319 as South African star Dricus Du Plessis puts his UFC middleweight title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev. This will be Du Plessis' third defence of the title and will have his work cut out against the Russian who comes into the bout defending an unbeaten record in the UFC. All the action will be on live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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Dricus Du Plessis will put his middleweight title on the line when he takes on the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago.
South African star Du Plessis will make his third defence of the title he won at UFC 297, where he beat Sean Strickland via split decision.
Du Plessis has since seen off Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and beaten Strickland a second time to retain his belt.
His opponent, however, comes into the bout with a 14-0 UFC record as he looks to win his first title in the organisation. Indeed, Chimaev has won nine of those 14 fights in the first round.
"Every opponent brings their own something special," Du Plessis told TNT Sports. "Some guys are just good at winning.
"Some guys are amazing strikers. Some guys bring things where one moment can change a fight. Other guys are just that good. Khamzat brings the fact that he’s never lost, he brings that confidence, he brings a pedigree of wrestling and grappling."
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the UFC title fight.
When does UFC 319 start in the UK?
The early prelims at UFC 319 start from 01:00 UK time on Sunday, August 17.
Coverage of the main card on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ commences at 03:00 UK time on Sunday, August 17.
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Where will UFC 319 take place?
UFC 319 is being held at the United Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
UFC 319 main card
- Dricus du Plessis (c) v Khamzat Chimaev - Middleweight Championship bout
- Lerone Murphy v Aaron Pico - Featherweight
- Geoff Neal v Carlos Prates - Welterweight
- Jared Cannonier v Michael Page - Middleweight
- Tim Elliott v Kai Asakura - Flyweight
UFC 319 Prelims
- King Green v Carlos Diego Ferreira - Lightweight
- Gerald Meerschaert v Michal Oleksiejczuk - Middleweight
- Jessica Andrade v Loopy Godinez - Women's Strawweight
- Chase Hooper v Alexander Hernandez - Lightweight
- Edson Barboza v Drakkar Klose - Lightweight
- Bryan Battle v Nursulton Ruziboev - Middleweight
How to watch UFC 319 in the UK
UFC 319 will be live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ and coverage of the preliminary bouts starts from 01:00 UK time on Sunday, August 17.
You can also watch via UFC Fight Pass.
Which UFC fights are available on TNT Sports?
TNT Sports will bring you live coverage of every UFC card from across the USA and beyond.
For the latest information on UFC fights on TNT Sports, click here.
Here is a list of confirmed events that are set to be showcased. All events can be re-watched on the streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK, discovery+.
| EVENT | WHEN |
| UFC 319: Dricus du Plessis v Khamzat Chimaev | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| UFC Fight Night: Johnny Walker v Zhang Mingyang | Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
| UFC Fight Night: Nassourdine Imavov v Caio Borralho | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| UFC Fight Night: Diego Lopes v Jean Silva | Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
| UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev v Alex Pereira | Saturday, October 4, 2025 |
| UFC Rio: Charles Oliveira v Rafael Fiziev | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| UFC 321: Tom Aspinall v Ciryl Gane | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
A select number of events will be on TNT Sports Box Office.
What channels does TNT Sports offer and on which platforms?
TNT Sports is available across all major TV platforms offering a line-up of up to four TV channels (TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4), up to six digital or red-button channels (TNT Sports 5 to 10), and TNT Sports Ultimate plus TNT Sports Box Office HD.
Depending on your subscription and device, fans can enjoy access to the following TNT Sports channels:
- TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports 2, TNT Sports 3, TNT Sports 4 - in standard definition and high definition, plus six red-button channels.
- TNT Sports Ultimate will offer fans coverage of selected events in up to 4K picture resolution with high dynamic range (HDR) - representing colours and action in almost life-like quality - and Dolby Atmos sound.
- TNT Sports Box Office, offering both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.
You can subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+, BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
How do I watch UFC live streams on TNT Sports? What is discovery+?
The streaming home for TNT Sports in the UK is discovery+, where fans can enjoy a subscription that includes TNT Sports and entertainment in one destination.
You can also watch TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky, and Virgin Media.
A select number of events will be on TNT Sports Box Office. TNT Sports Box Office offers both subscribers and non-subscribers pay-per-view access to some of the most exciting events in the calendar.
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