Dana White reacts to Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 319 title win
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UFC CEO Dana White spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at the UFC 319 post-fight press conference and talked the top storylines from Saturday's event./
Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, taking the middleweight belt off the South African via a lopsided 50-44×3 decision (watch the highlights here). There was criticism from boo-birds at the arena and fans online over “Borz” being unable to secure a finish,
Khamzat Chimaev finally has UFC gold strapped around his waist, and let’s be honest—it was only a matter of time. Everyone knew he had the talent to get there, but the way he tore through Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 left fans and analysts stunned.
The final staredown between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev ahead of Saturday’s UFC 319 main event proved to be incredibly tense. Despite both fighters keeping things respectful during their backstage encounters throughout fight week, Dana White had to separate the two headliners during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-in.
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'It’s going to be a long ride home to South Africa': Dana White reflects on Dricus du Plessis' loss
Dana White comments on Dricus du Plessis' challenging return to South Africa following his unanimous decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev, highlighting the fighter's resilience despite the
After watching Chimaev knock out Gerald Meerschaert in just 17 seconds the year before, the UFC CEO gushed about him in a post-fight interview. He called him “special” and admitted that he’d never seen anyone like him in the octagon before.