CHICAGO – Dricus Du Plessis believes he's knocking on the door of middleweight GOAT status. In the main event of UFC 319 (ESPN+ pay-per-view) at United Center, Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) puts his 185-pound title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev,

While the UFC 319 card was already complete, the matchmakers granted him his wish, booking the undefeated competitor against Eric Nolan just four days after his win at the Apex in Las Vegas. Susurkaev now has a huge opportunity to follow in Chimaev’s footsteps by instantly announcing himself in the promotion.