UFC, khamzat chimaev and Du Plessis
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Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) was handily beaten by Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in the form of a unanimous decision at United Center in Chicago, ending his reign as middleweight titleholder with two defenses under his belt.
Khamzat Chimaev defied all expectations with a five-round shutout over reigning champion Dricus du Plessis, making him the new middleweight champion. Ranked middleweights are scrambling to become the next challenger, and with Chimaev's new P4P status, he's a high-value target.