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Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
CHICAGO (AP) — Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his belt on the line for the third time against one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster. Du Plessis (23-2) will face Khamzat Chimaev (14-0) at a sold-out United Center on Saturday night at UFC 319 as the event returns to Chicago for the first time in more than six years. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
CHICAGO (AP) — Khamzat Chimaev continued his dominance in the UFC, capturing the middleweight belt on Saturday night by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319. With a smile on his face, Chimaev (15-0) shot out of his corner in the first round with a takedown of Du Plessis (23-3) in the opening seconds and had Du Plessis on his back for almost the entire first round. kAms6DA:E6 E96 8C@F?5 4@?EC@= 3J r9:>26G[ sF !=6DD:D 2G@:565 D:8?:7:42?E 52>286 :?
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
With a smile on his face, Chimaev (15-0) shot out of his corner in the first round with a takedown of Du Plessis (23-3) in the opening seconds and had Du Plessis on his back for almost the entire first round. Chimaev continued with takedowns in the second and third rounds, and Chimaev’s grappling skills took their toll on Du Plessis in the third round, where Chimaev landed a series of blows while Du Plessis was on his back. “Nobody wants to be in a crucifix getting punched in the head like that.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
Author of the article: Associated Press Patrick Rose Published Aug 17, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Joe Rogan talks to Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates after his middleweight title bout victory in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
Author of the article: Associated Press Patrick Rose Published Aug 17, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Joe Rogan talks to Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates after his middleweight title bout victory in UFC 319 at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
By PATRICK ROSE | Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Khamzat Chimaev continued his dominance in the UFC, capturing the middleweight belt on Saturday night by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319. With a smile on his face, Chimaev (15-0) shot out of his corner in the first round with a takedown of Du Plessis (23-3) in the opening seconds and had Du Plessis on his back for almost the entire first round. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
CHICAGO -- Khamzat Chimaev continued his dominance in the UFC, capturing the middleweight belt on Saturday night by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319. With a smile on his face, Chimaev (15-0) shot out of his corner in the first round with a takedown of Du Plessis (23-3) in the opening seconds and had Du Plessis on his back for almost the entire first round. Despite the ground control by Chimaev, Du Plessis avoided significant damage in the first round.
Chimaev gana el título de los medianos de UFC por decisión unánime
CHICAGO (AP) — Khamzat Chimaev continuó su dominio al apoderarse del cinturón de los medianos con un triunfo por decisión unánime sobre Dricus Du Plessis en la función UFC 319, realizada el sábado por la noche. Con una sonrisa en el rostro, Chimaev (15-0) salió disparado de su esquina en el primer asalto y derribó a Du Plessis (23-3) en los primeros segundos. Lo mantuvo sobre su espalda durante casi todo el primer asalto.
Chimaev wins UFC middleweight belt by unanimous decision
CHICAGO (AP) — Khamzat Chimaev continued his dominance in the UFC, capturing the middleweight belt on Saturday night by defeating Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319. With a smile on his face, Chimaev (15-0) shot out of his corner in the first round with a takedown of Du Plessis (23-3) in the opening seconds and had Du Plessis on his back for almost the entire first round. Despite the ground control by Chimaev, Du Plessis avoided significant damage in the first round.
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