The UFC middleweight championship wasn't built for Dricus du Plessis, he took it by force. That honor seemed reserved for Khamzat Chimaev, whom many deemed a future champion early on. Maybe that's why Du Plessis is a betting underdog at UFC 319 in Chicago.

Before Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev battle for the UFC middleweight title in the main event of Saturday’s UFC 319 card, check out MMA Fighting’s UFC 319 Timeline to look back on how both fighters got to their championship rematch this Saturday at United Center in Chicago.

UFC 319 will feature Dricus du Plessis entering the ring to defend his UFC middleweight title for the third time as Khamzat Chimaev challenges.