UFC 319 is officially set: Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against the undefeated wrecking machine, Khamzat Chimaev. But the MMA world isn’t just buzzing about the fight itself — it’s about the odds. KHAMZAT IS THE FAVORITE?!

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KHAMZAT – THE MONSTER WITH QUESTION MARKS

Chimaev has mauled everyone in his path and remains undefeated. Every time he steps into the Octagon, violence follows. But let’s be real — he’s fought only once at middleweight in the UFC, and that was a controversial majority decision win over Kamaru Usman, who isn’t even a true 185er.

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Meanwhile, Dricus Du Plessis has beaten legit contenders, walked through fire, and earned the belt by outlasting and outstriking Sean Strickland. So why is he the underdog?

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BISPING REACTS: “I’M A LITTLE SURPRISED…”

Former champ Michael Bisping, speaking on his podcast, weighed in on the betting lines:

“I have a ton of respect for Khamzat — the guy’s a beast. But Dricus is the champ. He’s got the cardio, the toughness, and he’s battle-tested. Making Khamzat the favorite right now? I’m a little surprised by that.”

Bisping added:

“I’d love to see Khamzat against someone like Cannonier or Vettori before jumping straight into a title shot.”

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POWER VS EXPERIENCE: WHO YA GOT?

This fight is the classic clash — raw, destructive power vs gritty, proven championship experience.

 

Khamzat: Explosive, terrifying, but untested in deep waters.

Du Plessis: Awkward but effective, relentless, and thrives in wars.

So who are YOU putting your money on?