UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev post-fight interview
UFC CEO Dana White spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters on the UFC 319 post-fight press convention and talked the highest storylines from Saturday’s occasion./
True character is proven in moments of adversity, and Dricus Du Plessis was nothing in need of class within the aftermath of his shedding the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) discovered himself helpless for nearly your complete of the 25-minute headliner on Saturday at United Middle in Chicago, with Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) efficiently stifling him and, exterior of a scare within the last spherical, dominating to a unanimous choice for gold.
It was not the efficiency Du Plessis needed or anticipated, however he gave full credit score to Chimaev for his overwhelming grappling skill.
“The person has unimaginable management on the highest,” Du Plessis advised Joe Rogan within the octagon post-fight at UFC 319. “He is similar to a blanket. It wasn’t a matter of power. It wasn’t that bodily, it was virtually as if he knew what your subsequent transfer goes to be. He acquired it with out utilizing an excessive amount of energy and I needed to resolve, am I going to be on my again or have him on my again? On the finish I went for it, had the again. I might virtually style that victory however huge ups to Khamzat.”
The consequence at UFC 319 marked the primary time Du Plessis tasted defeat since October 2018, which dates again previous to the beginning of his promotional tenure. His run to the highest of the division with two title defenses was a strong one, however now he should enter a brand new actuality.
Du Plessis vowed to enhance from the struggle and return higher for a run at a second title reign, however for now, he graciously paid respect to the brand new champion.
“He deserves this 100%,” Du Plessis stated. “He beat me honest and sq. tonight. He was the higher man tonight and I will be again, and I am coming to get my belt again. However for now it is his and he deserves it. … I will be again stronger and higher than ever.”
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