Kamaru Usman remains closest to beating Khamzat Chimaev after a one -sided UFC 319 Main Event.
Chimaev had UFC Gold for the first time around his waist around his waist on Saturday's pay-per-view in Chicago, where he remained unbeaten and became middleweight champion in a emphatic way.
Dricus Du Plessis was dominated by Chimaev from start to finish, because three 50-44 Scorecards brought a devastating end to a title government that lasted 19 months and went through two successful defenses against Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
Many had expected much more resistance from the South African, but instead he was surpassed on the ground in a way similar to many of Chimaev's UFC victories. But not everyone has allowed 'Borz' to impose their will in the cage.
Kamaru Usman had a short reaction to Khamzat Chimaev Dethrone Dricus du Plessis
To secure his title shot, Chimaev brutally submitted Robert Whittaker to UFC 308 in 2024 in 2024. The year before, he initially looked on his way to a similar result at the expense of the former Welterweight King Kamaru Usman.
After surviving the early indictment, 'the Nigerian nightmare' could, however, collect and come close to handing Chimaev's first defeat at UFC 294. 'Borz' was forced to settle for a majority decision that many before UFC 319 prior to Pless.
However, 'Still Knocks' was unable to replicate Usman's work, and that fact is something that the Welterweight candidate apparently tried to remind fans of his brief reaction to Chimaev's title in Chicago.
“I hate to say it, but (shoulder emojis) #ufc319,” USman wrote on X.
Fans praise the talents of Kamaru Usman as another opponent not tested Khamzat Chimaev as he did
Given what Usman has achieved in the UFC, most fans don't need any more evidence when it comes to his talents in the Octagon.
But for many, the one-sided nature of Chimaev's fight with Du Plessis only forced what they thought about 'the Nigerian nightmare' and the impressive nature of his short-notice effort against the unbeaten phenomenon in 2023.
“You are the only one who gave Bro a real challenge.”
“You did that in the short term, imagine a complete camp.”
“He dominated everyone except you. In your Prime you would win against him, but it is now his time champion.”
He dominated everyone except you. In your prime you would win against him, but it is now his time champion.
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“No camp, no knees and are robbed. Or draw minimal.”
“Tonight only proved again, how insanely good you are champions.”
“Let me say it loudly – how good is Usman.”