UFC 319 Results: Chimaev Dominates Du Plessis for Middleweight Title
The UFC returned to Chicago with a thrilling night of fights at the United Center on August 16. The event, UFC 319, delivered on its promise of high-stakes action, culminating in the crowning of a new champion. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev turned in a truly dominant performance to unseat Dricus Du Plessis and become the new UFC middleweight champion.
The main card was an electric showcase of knockouts and strategic masterclasses, and we have all the details on the UFC 319 results below.
UFC 319 Main Card: Full Fight Recaps
Khamzat Chimaev defeats Dricus Du Plessis by Unanimous Decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
In a one-sided affair, Khamzat Chimaev demonstrated his overwhelming wrestling prowess to capture the middleweight title. The undefeated challenger took Du Plessis down within the first 10 seconds of the fight and controlled him on the canvas for nearly every minute of the five-round contest. “Borz” shut down any offense from the champion, chaining together takedowns and maintaining dominant top control to secure a clean sweep on all three judges’ scorecards. At 15-0, Chimaev begins his reign as the new king of the middleweight division.
Lerone Murphy defeats Aaron Pico by KO (Spinning Elbow) at 3:21 of Round 1
Continuing his impressive undefeated streak, Lerone Murphy delivered one of the knockouts of the night. Despite Pico’s sharp start and successful takedowns, Murphy capitalized on an aggressive advance by his opponent. He landed a stunning spinning elbow that instantly rendered Pico unconscious. The spectacular finish will undoubtedly put the surging British featherweight in the conversation for a title shot.
Carlos Prates defeats Geoff Neal by KO (Spinning Back Elbow) at 4:59 of Round 1
In a dramatic finish just before the end of the round, Carlos Prates made good on his promise to end the fight early. After a back-and-forth exchange, Prates landed a perfectly timed spinning back elbow to the side of Geoff Neal’s head, sending him to the canvas and earning an immediate stoppage. The win reaffirmed Prates’ status as a dangerous contender in the welterweight division.
Michael Page defeats Jared Cannonier by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
The always-entertaining Michael “Venom” Page picked up the biggest win of his UFC career, out-striking perennial contender Jared Cannonier. “MVP” utilized his signature dynamic style to land clean shots and drop his opponent in the first two rounds. While Cannonier was able to secure a takedown and control the third, it wasn’t enough to sway the judges, who all scored the bout in favor of Page.
Tim Elliott defeats Kai Asakura by Submission (Mounted Guillotine) at 4:39 of Round 2
In the main card opener, veteran Tim Elliott returned from a long layoff to score a submission victory over a tough Kai Asakura. After weathering some early strikes, Elliott relied on his grappling and superior control to wear down his opponent. A well-executed double-leg takedown in the second round led to him securing a mounted guillotine choke for the tap.
UFC 319 Preliminary Card Results
- Baisangur Susurkaev defeats Chris Duncan by TKO (Strikes) – Round 2
- Fares Ziam defeats Gabriel Green by Unanimous Decision
- Amanda Ribas defeats Piera Rodriguez by Submission (Armbar) – Round 3
- Mateusz Rębecki defeats Jalin Turner by Unanimous Decision
- Ode’ Osbourne defeats Rafael Estevam by Unanimous Decision
- Julia Polastri defeats Yasmin Jauregui by Unanimous Decision
Post-Fight Bonuses and Final Thoughts
Following the action-packed night, several fighters were awarded for their outstanding performances. Both Lerone Murphy and Carlos Prates earned “Performance of the Night” bonuses for their highlight-reel spinning elbow knockouts. The “Fight of the Night” bonus went to Mateusz Rębecki and Jalin Turner for their back-and-forth battle on the prelims.
The night belonged to Khamzat Chimaev, who has now established himself as the fighter to beat at 185 pounds. With his dominant victory, the MMA world is already buzzing about who will be the first to challenge the new champion.