UFC 319: Chimaev wins middleweight championship

CHICAGO, Aug 18 (WAM/APP): UAE’s Khamzat Chimaev has become the new undisputed UFC middleweight champion after a dominant display against title holder Dricus Du Plessis at the United Center in Chicago.

Billed as a battle between the undefeated UFC middleweights, Du Plessis put his belt on the line for the third time on Saturday against Chimaev, the No 3-ranked contender and considered one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster.

Khamzat Chimaev scored a unanimous decision victory on the judges’ scorecards, smothering Du Plessis with his grappling – all three judges scoring the fight 50 to 44 in his favour.