UFC 319 Results: Khamzat Chimaev Wins Middleweight Title, Spinning Elbows and Upsets Steal the Show

UFC 319 Highlights: Chimaev Dominates Du Plessis, Shocking Knockouts Rock Chicago

 

UFC 319 delivered a dramatic shift in the middleweight division as Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis to capture the 185-pound title in a one-sided affair. But the new champion wasn’t the only story coming out of Saturday night’s pay-per-view at the United Center. From brutal knockouts to surprising upsets, the event had no shortage of memorable moments.

Here are five key takeaways from UFC 319:

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1. Chimaev’s Wrestling Clinic Earns Him UFC Gold — But Not the Crowd’s Cheers

Khamzat Chimaev is now the UFC middleweight champion, and he did it with complete control. Channeling the energy of an unforgiving wrestling coach, Chimaev repeatedly took du Plessis down and smothered him for five rounds. It was a title fight as lopsided as they come — Chimaev barely absorbed any damage.

However, dominance without danger can come at a cost. Fans who cheered him on all week began booing during his post-fight speech, likely disappointed by the lack of finishing intent. But with the new Paramount TV deal minimizing the pressure to sell pay-per-views, Chimaev may not care. He has the belt — and nobody at 185 has yet looked capable of taking it from him.

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2. Du Plessis Refused to Break, Even in Defeat

Despite being overmatched, Dricus du Plessis showed why he’s earned his place among the UFC elite. Choked, out-grappled, and battered, DDP refused to quit. In the final round, he even took Chimaev’s back and threatened a rear-naked choke — a testament to his heart, if not his technical edge. It won’t go down as a win, but it solidifies his reputation as a gritty, never-say-die fighter.

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3. Aaron Pico’s Nightmare Debut Ends in Vicious KO

The Bellator-to-UFC transition has been rough for many fighters, but Aaron Pico’s debut was especially brutal. Known for his aggression, Pico charged into a perfectly timed spinning back elbow from Lerone Murphy, ending his UFC debut in devastating fashion. It was a highlight-reel win for Murphy and a hard reset for Pico, whose hype now faces a serious reality check.

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4. Carlos Prates Rebounds with Spinning Elbow Knockout of the Night

Carlos Prates needed a statement win — and delivered in spectacular fashion. His spinning elbow KO of Geoff Neal was one of the night’s best moments and a powerful comeback after a previous loss. Whether it earns him a ranked opponent or just some breathing room in the division, Prates reminded fans that he’s still a threat with finishing power.

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5. Veteran Tim Elliott Shocks Rising Star Kai Asakura

At 38 years old, Tim Elliott wasn’t expected to win. In fact, he was brought in as a likely stepping stone for Japanese standout Kai Asakura. But Elliott had other plans. He fought like a man with nothing to lose, eventually locking in a guillotine choke that ended Asakura’s night — and likely forced UFC matchmakers to rethink the flyweight pecking order.

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Final Thoughts:
UFC 319 may be remembered for Chimaev’s coronation, but the card delivered far more than just a title fight. Between spinning elbows, crushing setbacks, and unexpected triumphs, it was a showcase of everything fans love — and fighters fear — about MMA at the highest level.

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