US Edition"No Excuses for My Performance" - Dricus Du Plessis Makes Feelings Known in Powerful Message Following Khamzat Chimaev Fight at UFC 319
Khamzat Chimaev controlled 21 minutes on the ground with 12 takedowns, leading to a unanimous decision win over Dricus Du Plessis, who plans to improve before seeking a rematch.
- At UFC 319 in Chicago, Khamzat Chimaev dethroned Dricus Du Plessis after five rounds, winning the middleweight title by unanimous 50-44 decision from all judges.
- Across five rounds, Khamzat Chimaev used a grappling-heavy gameplan, landing 12 takedowns and executing three crucifix positions, controlling Dricus Du Plessis on the canvas for 21 minutes and 40 seconds.
- Fight statistics show Khamzat Chimaev landed 529 total strikes and all three judges scored 50-44, while Dricus Du Plessis managed 45 strikes and defended five of 17 takedowns.
- Du Plessis responded by saying, `I have absolutely no excuses for my performance. I was beaten by a better fighter on the night`, and coach Morne Visser plans 12 to 16 weeks of work before a 12-week camp aiming for a return early next year.
- Upcoming matchups like Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder vs Anthony Hernandez could determine Khamzat Chimaev's next challenger, while Paulo Costa's callout and Dricus Du Plessis' ranking keep the division dynamic.
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UFC's Dricus vows 'unimaginable' revenge in 'return to glory'
South African UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis says he will return to the Octagon stronger than ever after his middleweight belt loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, saying his 'pursuit of greatness will be unimaginable for the average minded.'
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‘No excuses’: Dricus du Plessis issues statement in wake of one-sided Chimaev loss
Dricus du Plessis says that the manner of his five-round loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 earlier this month has lit a fire under him that can only be extinguished by returning to the summit of the middleweight division. Du Plessis’ 185-pound title reign was ended by the unbeaten Chimaev in Chicago, after the Chechen employed a grappling heavy approach to win a comprehensive 50-44 decision on all three scorecards. The bout saw Chimaev land 12 …
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