Jared Cannonier will face Michael Page in the highly anticipated UFC 319 event scheduled for August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. This matchup features two skilled 185-pound strikers competing in what promises to be a compelling contest.

Fighter Backgrounds and Recent Performances

Cannonier, a former middleweight title contender, holds a professional record of 18 wins and 8 losses. After suffering consecutive defeats to Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho, he made a strong comeback by defeating Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Vegas 102. Notably, UFC 319 will be Cannonier’s first card in six fights where he is not headlining the event.

Michael Page, known as “Venom,” sports a 23-3 record and recently returned to the UFC from Bellator MMA. Since joining UFC in early 2024, Page has secured victories against Kevin Holland and Shara Magomedov, with a sole loss to Ian Garry at UFC 303. At 38 years old, Page brings both flash and experience to the cage.

UFC 319 Event Highlights and Additional Matchups

The main event of UFC 319 will showcase the middleweight title bout between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev, depending on Chimaev’s availability. Other notable fights include Gerald Meerschaert versus Michal Oleksiejczuk at 185 pounds. Organizers plan to announce further fights for the UFC 319 card as the event date approaches.