MMA Pros Make Same Khamzat Chimaev Prediction for UFC 319
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Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) dominated Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) on the ground en route to a unanimous decision win in Saturday's main event at United Center in Chicago. Chimaev had over 21 minutes of control time on Du Plessis, and was showered with boos from the fans several times throughout the fight.
The Dutchman has won three fights in a row since signing with the UFC. His most recent triumph came in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi this past June, where De Ridder defeated Robert Whittaker to add a former champion to his résumé.
UFC 319 is officially set to take place at the United Center, headlined by a highly anticipated matchup between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) lost his middleweight title in dominant fashion to Khamzat Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) when he was heavily outgrappled in Saturday's main event at United Center in Chicago.