US EditionDodgers Ace Blake Snell Sends 2-Word Message to Khamzat Chimaev After "Borz" Defeats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319
Chimaev set a UFC record with three crucifix positions and secured a 50-44 unanimous decision over Du Plessis, ending the latter's unbeaten title run.
- Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision on August 16, 2025, at UFC 319 in Chicago to capture the middleweight title.
- Chimaev's win followed his UFC debut in 2020 and overcame earlier illness and travel issues that slowed his progression to gold.
- The fight featured Chimaev taking Du Plessis down repeatedly, holding him on the canvas while making key mistakes noted by Kamaru Usman in a post-fight analysis.
- Judges scored the bout 50-44 on all three cards for Chimaev, who improved his record to 15-0 while Dana White praised his performance as impressive.
- Chimaev's victory ended Du Plessis' two-title defense streak and positioned Chimaev as a division leader with speculation about his next opponent underway.
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Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Title Victory Prompts Unexpected Confession From Former Opponent and MMA Icon
Not many fighters in the UFC can say they went toe-to-toe with Khamzat Chimaev inside the Octagon. ‘Borz’ has steamrolled most opponents in his path, just like he did against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 and claimed the middleweight belt. However, only Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns can truly claim they gave Chimaev a run for his money. At UFC 319 on August 16, 2025, in Chicago’s United Center, Chimaev beat du Plessis by unanimous decision — 50–…
Dricus Du Plessis Depressingly Drinks Beer At Chicago Afterparty After Getting Dominated By Khamzat Chimaev At UFC 319
Dricus Du Plessis was forced to attend an afterparty after his loss to Khamzat Chimaev. On Saturday night, Du Plessis got dominated by Chimaev for five rounds, and UFC CEO Dana White had him losing big on his personal scorecard. “The way that he dominated, if he could do it the first round, more likely you’re going to do it the second and throughout the rest of the fight.” “I had every round a 10-8, except maybe for the last round,” White said. …
What's Next: UFC 319 Losers
UFC 319 was one of the most exciting night of fights in recent memory. The card had some competitive bouts, electric finishes, and a belt change hands. In the main event, middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, was smothered by the challenger Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round thrashing. In the co-main event, UFC newcomer and blue-chip prospect Aaron Pico was shocked with a picture-perfect spinning back elbow KO, that left fans speechless. Some v…
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