Khamzat Chimaev delivered one of the crucial dominant shows in UFC title combat 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 facet management. Borz’ managed to get ‘DDP’ caught in a crucifix, although he was unable to capitalize on the dominant place outdoors 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 couple of temporary constructive moments within the fifth spherical, mounting Chimaev late and trying to cinch in a Hail Mary submission. Sadly, ‘DDP’ couldn’t muster the vitality 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 through unanimous resolution (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) to win the UFC middleweight title.
