Khamzat Chimaev delivered some of the dominant shows in UFC title combat historical past, handily defeating Dricus Du Plessis within the UFC 319 headliner on Saturday night time.
Chimaev instantly imposed his will on the mat, taking Du Plessis down virtually immediately and driving out a majority of the opening spherical in aspect management. Borz’ managed to get ‘DDP’ caught in a crucifix, although he was unable to capitalize on the dominant place exterior of touchdown a handful of potshots.
Rounds two, three, 4, and 5 mirrored the primary, with Chimaev touchdown early takedowns and preserving Du Plessis on the mat in a fully dominant show from the undefeated Chechen monster.
Du Plessis discovered a number of transient constructive moments within the fifth spherical, mounting Chimaev late and trying to cinch in a Hail Mary submission. Sadly, ‘DDP’ couldn’t muster the power to lock something in earlier than the bell, sending us to the scorecards for a really predictable resolution.
Official Outcome: Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus Du Plessis by way of unanimous resolution (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) to win the UFC middleweight title.
Test Out Highlights From Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319:
