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, who many believe is one of the toughest tests in the UFC, regardless of division.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has no shortage of available title contenders, like the red-hot Anthony Hernandez and the winner of this upcoming title eliminator. But Khamzat Chimaev may have someone else in mind if he manages to capture the crown from current 185-pound champion,