Khamzat Chimaev delivered one of the vital dominant shows in UFC title struggle historical past, handily defeating Dricus Du Plessis within the UFC 319 headliner on Saturday evening.
Chimaev instantly imposed his will on the mat, taking Du Plessis down nearly 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 conserving Du Plessis on the mat in a fully dominant show from the undefeated Chechen monster.
Du Plessis discovered a number of transient optimistic moments within the fifth spherical, mounting Chimaev late and seeking 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 determination.
Official Consequence: Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus Du Plessis through unanimous determination (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) to win the UFC middleweight title.
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