Chimaev dominates Du Plessis, captures title at UFC 319

Chimaev dominates Du Plessis, captures title at UFC 319

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• You got it right! At UFC 319, held on August 16, 2025 at Chicago’s United Center, Khamzat Chimaev delivered an emphatic, wrestling-dominant performance to dethrone Dricus du Plessis and claim the UFC middleweight title via a unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 50–44 in his favor

• What made it a dominant showing?

  • Chimaev imposed relentless grappling from the opening bell—shooting takedowns immediately and keeping du Plessis grounded in dominating positions like the crucifix and back contro

  • He landed a staggering 529 total strikes to du Plessis’s 45—a new UFC record

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