Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya praised Chimaev after his lopsided unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, a performance that saw the Chechen-born star claim the belt with scorecards of 50-44 across the board.

There are certain nights in the UFC where it feels like the sport shifts gears, and UFC 319 was one of them. After five years of hype, chaos, and anticipation, Khamzat Chimaev finally claimed the undisputed middleweight crown and he did it in a way that suggested this might just be the beginning of a long, dominant era.

Dricus Du Plessis praises Israel Adesanya, calling him the toughest and best opponent he’s ever faced inside the octagon.

Dricus du Plessis may be one of the top fighters in the UFC today, but his skill in the ring pales in comparison to his trash-talking outside it. While the likes of Chael Sonnen and Conor McGregor were famous for their big mouths, they never came close to being as savage and, frankly, needlessly mean as Dricus du Plessis.

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Dricus Du Plessis can hold his drinks. Du Plessis’ love for beer is well known to the point that he was gifted a can by a fan during a post-fight press conference. The UFC middl