Archive · 16 Aug 2025
UFC 319 Face-offs: Nolan, Susurkaev & Du Plessis, Chimaev Tensions Rise
Two UFC fighters, Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric Nolan, got close to fighting during a face-off, with one pulling the other's head.
UFC boss Dana White had to step in to stop them.
Also, Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev had a tense stare-down before their own fight.
Both fights are happening on August 17 in Chicago, and everyone is excited to see what happens!
Baisangur Susurkaev pulled Eric Nolan's head during a face-off before their UFC 319 fight.
Dana White intervened to separate the fighters after the physical contact.
The incident occurred during pre-fight face-offs at UFC 319.
Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev also had a heated face-off.
Both fights are scheduled for August 17 at the United Center in Chicago.
- Who
- Baisangur Susurkaev, Eric Nolan, Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev, and Dana White.
- What
- Heated face-offs between Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric Nolan, and Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev before UFC 319 fights.
- When
- The face-offs happened before UFC 319.
- Where
- The fights and face-offs are in Chicago.
- Why
- To build anticipation for the upcoming UFC 319 fights.
Face-Off Reactions
Fight Expectations
Effect
Face-Off Reactions
Aggression and provocation.
Fight Expectations
Anticipation and hype.
- Fighters (Susurkaev vs. Nolan)
- Baisangur Susurkaev & Eric Nolan
- Fighters (Du Plessis vs. Chimaev)
- Dricus Du Plessis & Khamzat Chimaev
- Event
- UFC 319
- Location
- United Center, Chicago
- Date
- August 17
