Who won Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev won Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
UFC 319 : DU PLESSIS VS CHIMAEV
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev
EventUFC 319 : DU PLESSIS VS CHIMAEV
DateAug 16, 2025
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueUnited Center
BroadcastPPV
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Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 319 : DU PLESSIS VS CHIMAEV. Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev quick answers
What event is Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev on?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev is listed on UFC 319 : DU PLESSIS VS CHIMAEV.
What are the records for Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev?
Dricus Du Plessis enters with a 23-3-0 record and Khamzat Chimaev enters with a 15-1-0 record.
What division is Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
L
Stillknocks | 23-3-0Dricus Du Plessis
W
Borz | 15-1-0Khamzat Chimaev
Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(50–44, 50–44, 50–44)
Dricus Du Plessis
Elo1842Great
3Y trend1772 → 1842
AwardFor the UFC Middleweight Championship. - Performance of the Night: Khamzat Chimaev
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Khamzat Chimaev
Elo1828Great
3Y trend1808 → 1828
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Khamzat Chimaev won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Khamzat Chimaev led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev comparison →Result
Khamzat ChimaevDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(50–44, 50–44, 50–44)
Elo swing-13Dricus Du Plessis (1855 → 1842)+17Khamzat Chimaev (1825 → 1843)
Elo edge
Dricus Du Plessis1842-13 last move
Khamzat Chimaev1828-15 last move
Recorded fight totals
Dricus Du PlessisvsKhamzat Chimaev
Control time
0:53vs21:40
Total strikes
45vs529
Sig. strikes
13vs37
Takedowns
1vs12
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Dricus Du Plessissubmission leads 48% of wins
Khamzat ChimaevKO/TKO leads 40% of wins
Common opponents
Sean StricklandDricus Du Plessis: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 8, 2025Khamzat Chimaev: loss · Decision (Split) · May 9, 2026
Robert WhittakerDricus Du Plessis: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 8, 2023Khamzat Chimaev: win · Submission (Face Crank) · Oct 26, 2024
Robert WhittakerDricus Du Plessis: win · TKO (punches) · Jul 8, 2023Khamzat Chimaev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 22, 2024
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