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Chimaev and Du Plessis met in a five-round middleweight title fight, the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16. Chimaev is 15-1 overall and 8-0 in the UFC. Du Plessis is 23-3 and 9-0. Chimaev has 8 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Du Plessis has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Chimaev won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Chimaev | Du Plessis |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 75" | 76" |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Switch |
| UFC Record | 8-0 | 9-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 59% | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 42% | 54% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | 50% |
| Takedown Defense | 100% | 50% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Control / 15 | 8:16 | 2:01 |
| Finish Rate | 75% | 67% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 6:05 | 13:45 |