Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis to capture the middleweight crown at UFC 319 in Chicago. He landed 529 total strikes over five rounds, setting a new single-fight UFC record. Despite the historic performance, fans criticized Chimaev’s wrestling-heavy style, creating a mixed response across the combat sports community. Experts Defend Chimaev’s Grappling Mastery Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker praised Chimaev on his MMArcade podcast. He said fans should admire Chimaev’s control over a relentless opponent like Du Plessis. Whittaker highlighted Du Plessis’ strength, stamina, and resilience, emphasizing that Chimaev’s dominance represents rare championship-level skill. Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious…
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Rachel Maddow
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