The middleweight title fight between challenger Khamzat Chimaev and champion Dricus Du Plessis is shaping up to be a massive event in Chicago Aug. 16.

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev both displayed confidence at the first faceoff for Saturday's UFC 319 title fight.

In a tense moment that set the tone for one of the most anticipated fights of the year, UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis and top contender Khamzat Chimaev engaged in an intense face-off ahead of their UFC 319 clash scheduled for August 17th at the United Center in Chicago.