Even before Khamzat Chimaev signed with the UFC in 2020, the Chechen-born fighter was seen as a frightening prospect. And that reputation has only grown, as he recently dethroned UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 with a dominant unanimous decision victory. From the opening bell to the final horn, Khamzat Chimaev controlled the South African champion, sweeping every round in a one-sided performance.

According to official scorecards and fight metrics, Khamzat Chimaev secured 12 takedowns and racked up an incredible 21 minutes and 40 seconds of ground control, one of the highest totals ever recorded in a title fight, while holding a massive edge in total strikes. Every time du Plessis tried to find momentum, Chimaev quickly shut him down, dragging him back to the

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