💨 Abstract

Khamzat Chimaev successfully defeated Dricus du Plessis to become the new UFC middleweight champion at UFC 319 in Chicago. Chimaev dominated the fight, landing a record number of strikes and takedowns. Du Plessis had previously won the title in early 2024 and defended it twice the same year. The matchup was highly anticipated, with Chimaev delivering a decisive performance.

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