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In the headliner, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the third time when he meets unbeaten \u2013 and favored \u2013\u00a0challenger Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC).<\/p>\n
In addition, wrestling standout Aaron Pico (13-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) makes his highly anticipated UFC debut after years in Bellator when he takes on unbeaten featherweight Lerone Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) in the co-main event. Plus, the popular Michael Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) meets former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) and more in the home of the Bulls and Blackhawks.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0sixth and final episode of “Embedded” follows the headliners\u00a0and featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC’s description of the episode from YouTube:<\/p>\n
Khamzat Chimaev and Baisangur Susurkaev have a last training session together before weigh ins; Aaron Pico cuts weight in a local gym; Champ Dricus Du Plessis wraps up his weight cut and talks about how important it is to make championship weight; Athletes step on the scales for the UFC 319 Official Weigh Ins; Chase Hooper has lunch with his family; It\u2019s final face offs before stepping in the Octagon at the UFC 319<\/p>\n
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