Fight statistics
This fightDricus Du PlessisKhamzat Chimaev
0Knockdowns0
13 / 29Significant strikes37 / 47
45 / 68Total strikes529 / 567
1 / 1Takedowns12 / 17
0:53Control time21:40
Strike targeting
This fight · Strikes landedCurrent career comparison
Dricus Du PlessisKhamzat Chimaev
32Age32
6' 1Height6' 2
76Reach75
5.21Strikes landed / min4.01
48%Strike accuracy54%
54%Strike defense52%
1.90Takedowns / 15 min5.32
50%Takedown defense87%
Match report
Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis via unanimous decision after five rounds on August 16, 2025, in a middleweight title fight refereed by Marc Goddard. Chimaev's grappling dominance proved decisive, landing 37 of 47 significant strikes (78% accuracy) while controlling the cage for 21:40—nearly 22 minutes of the 25-minute contest.
Du Plessis managed only 13 of 29 significant strikes (44%) and accumulated just 53 seconds of control time. Chimaev's wrestling was suffocating, securing 12 of 17 takedown attempts (70%) compared to Du Plessis's lone successful takedown.
The Swedish fighter's relentless ground pressure and superior striking accuracy overwhelmed Du Plessis's attempts to establish distance and offense, with Chimaev landing 28 head strikes to Du Plessis's 10. This victory solidifies Chimaev's claim as the division's top contender.