Chimaev ripped through the competition in his first few UFC bouts, immediately making himself into a man many believed was destined for UFC gold. Chimaev has had to battle through injuries, illnesses and travel issues to finally get his crack at a title and now looks to make good when he faces du Plessis in Chicago.

A title is on the line in Chicago, while various contenders compete for bragging rights. The Sporting News will provide results from the entire UFC 319 fight card.

Things got chippy between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their fight at UFC 319 on Saturday. At their final faceoff on Friday, du Plessis and Chimaev got physical and had to be separated by UFC president Dana White. The two squared off and took some jabs at one another before Chimaev shoved du Plessis.