Veteran presence in the UFC Middleweight division, Jared Cannonier, has shared his perspective on the impending middleweight title clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, slated for UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, at Chicago’s United Center.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Since joining the UFC, Cannonier has competed across multiple weight classes, ultimately settling into the Middleweight division, where he established himself as a serious threat. Over his career, Cannonier has notched notable wins against fighters such as Anderson Silva, Jack Hermansson, Kelvin Gastelum, Derek Brunson, and Sean Strickland. His knockout power propelled him into a championship bout against Israel Adesanya in 2022, though he came up short by decision.