Fighters react to Khamzat Chimaev's one-sided | MMA News
Khamzat Chimaev lived up to all prior expectations heading into his main event conflict at UFC 319. As the mud settled on the affair, followers had a lot to say about Chimaev’s dominant show against Dricus Du Plessis.
While the battle wasn’t the most entertaining, ‘Borz’ put on one of the most one-sided performances from a challenger in a title battle in company historical past,
securing the UFC middleweight crown at the first time of asking. The 31-year-old has long been thought of a future champion since arriving in the octagon in 2020, and that dream has finally been realized.
After witnessing Dricus Du Plessis get overwhelmed by Khamzat Chimaev for the whole 25 minutes, fellow fighters weighed in on what they witnessed.
Some fighters hailed Chimaev for his work in the cage, believing he’ll maintain UFC gold for years.
“Dricus showed heart but Khamzat Chimaev is on another level right now,” Cejudo said after Chimaev’s dominant exhibiting at UFC 319. “He may very well be champion for years to come.”
Dricus confirmed coronary heart but Khamzat Chimaev is on another degree proper now. He might very properly be champion for years to come #UFC319
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 17, 2025
What an unbelievable efficiency by Chimaev! He can be one of the most dominant champions ever.
— Aiemann Zahabi (@Aiemannzahabi) August 17, 2025
Khamzat is an all time great regardless of how you are feeling he did it he made it look simple doing it his means #UFC319
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 17, 2025
The reward continued for Chimaev, who delivered arguably the most dominant efficiency of his profession against a man many thought would pose a real risk.
Wow complete domination
— michael (@bisping) August 17, 2025
Chimaev did him like Waffle House, smothered and lined all night time long.
— Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller) August 17, 2025
Chimaev is treating DDP like a small baby. #UFC319
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) August 17, 2025
Chimaev beat DDP with the same tempo model and strain as always! #ufc319
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) August 17, 2025
Congratulations @OkChimaev and Chechnia 🦾🏆
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) August 17, 2025
Related: Khamzat Chimaev completely dominated Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 319 main event
Despite controlling Du Plessis for the whole matchup, not all people was impressed by Chimaev’s outing.
Sean Strickland was the most vocal, insisting he’s the person to beat the newly-crowned champion.
“I’m probably the only one in the UFC that can out grapple that little wh*re for 5 rounds.”
“Well, looks like I gotta stack some Ws to fight that little b*tch.”
Im in all probability the only one in the UFC that can out grapple that little whore for 5 rounds….
Well seems like I gotta stack some Ws to battle that little bitch lmao
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 17, 2025
NO ONE WANTS TO WACTH THIS SHIT lol. Ppl booing in the world and at bar 🤣🤣🤣
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) August 17, 2025
That was laborious to watch for 25 minutes.
— CrisCyborg.Com (@criscyborg) August 17, 2025
Can’t Fight
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) August 17, 2025
Despite their variations, Themba Gorimbo gave Dricus Du Plessis his flowers following a demoralizing defeat on Saturday.
“I feel for Dricus, unlike him when others lose he jabs at them and sh*t on them.”
“I actually wish he hired Sloane, my wrestling coach from South Africa, and get better.”
“Well Dricus, you were a great champion. Head up.”
Eish I really feel for Dricus , in contrast to him when others lose he jabs at them and sh** on them .
I really want he employed Sloane my wrestling coach from South Africa and get better .
Well Dricus you have been a great champion.
Head up.— Themba Gorimbo 🇿🇼 (@TheAnswerMMA) August 17, 2025
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