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Du Plessis vs Chimaev – Main Card Results, Highlights & Reactions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Full UFC 319 main card recap with results, big moments, and reactions from Chicago UFC 319 brought high drama to Chicago with a stacked main card that delivered in every fight.
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique" our expert panelists review Khamzat Chimaev's big title win, PFL results and more.
Dricus du Plessis was unable to produce a substantial rally late in the fight because he was frequently taken down and controlled by his challenger. There is one contender in the middleweight division who some believe will have a better chance of dealing with the new champion’s elite wrestling.
Khamzat Chimaev sets sights on Reinier De Ridder, aiming to defend his championship in a thrilling first title defense clash.
UFC CEO Dana White expressed a willingness to grant Chimaev his wish if he's serious about it. If it comes to fruition, de Ridder thinks he is the correct contender to be standing on the other side of the cage.
Reinier de Ridder recently called for a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 321. de Ridder has been on an impressive run
Khamzat Chimaev was completely dominant in his victory over Dricus du Plessis to become middleweight champion at UFC 319 but he also faced criticism for not taking more risks and instead mostly just relying on his wrestling for takedowns and control time to win the fight.
Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) dominated and outgrappled Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) to claim the middleweight title in Saturday's UFC 319 headliner at United Center in Chicago. Usman was one of the few fighters to pick Chimaev to win.