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19 hours ago
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UFC 319 post-event facts: Khamzat Chimaev delivers historic numbers in title win
The UFC's return to Chicago after more than six years with nothing short of a raging success with UFC 319 delivering some all-time finishes and the crowning of a new middleweight champion. The man who claimed the belt is Khamzat Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC), who kept his undefeated record alive with a one-sided domination of Dricus Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) en route to a unanimous decision and his place atop the 185-pound ladder. For more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie's post-event facts from UFC 319. Event stats UFC 319 was the first event in company history with multiple spinning back knockout results. The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payout for the event totaled $301,500. Chimaev, Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates and Tim Elliott earned $50,000 UFC 319 fight-night bonuses. Debuting fighters went 1-3 on the card. UFC 319 drew an announced attendance of 20,023 for a live gate of $11,014,682. Betting favorites went 7-5 on the card. Betting favorites improved to 18-10 in UFC headliners this year. Total fight time for the 13-bout card was 2:06:05. Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus Du Plessis Chimaev became the 15th undisputed UFC middleweight champion. Chimaev became the 15th undefeated titleholder in UFC improved to 5-0 in UFC middleweight five-fight UFC winning streak at middleweight is the third-longest longest active streak in the division behind Anthony Hernandez (eight) and Caio Borralho (seven). Chimaev's nine-fight UFC winning streak is tied for third-longest among active fighters on the roster behind Islam Makhachev (15) and Merab Dvalishvili (13). Chimaev landed 529 total strikes, a new single-fight UFC record. Chimaev was credited with 21:40 of total control time, the second-most in company history behind Sean Sherk (22:18) over Hermes Franca at UFC 73. Chimaev has been awarded a fight-night bonus in seven of his nine UFC appearances. Du Plessis suffered the first decision loss of his career. Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico Murphy's (17-0-1 MMA, 9-0-1 UFC) 10-fight UFC unbeaten streak at featherweight is the longest active streak in the division. Murphy's nine-fight UFC winning streak at featherweight is the longest active streak in the division. Murphy's nine-fight UFC winning streak is tied for third-longest among active fighters on the roster behinnd Makhachev (15) and Dvalishvili (13). Murphy has earned all three of his UFC stoppage victories by knockout. Prates earned the 10th knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning back elbow. Aaron Pico (13-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has suffered all five of his career losses by stoppage. Carlos Prates def. Geoff Neal Prates (22-7 MMA, 5-1 UFFC) has earned 20 of his 22 career victories by stoppage. Prates earned the ninth knockout in UFC history stemming from a spinning back elbow. Prates' five knockout victories since 2015 in UFC competition are most int he company. Geoff Neal (16-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) suffered his first knockout loss since Jan. 28, 2017 – a span of 3,122 days and 15 fights. Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier Michael Page (24-3 MMA, 3-1 UFC) improved to 2-0 since he moved up to the middleweight division in February 2025. Jared Cannonier (18-9 MMA, 11-9 UFC) fell to 8-5 since he dropped to the UFC middleweight division in November 2018. Cannonier has suffered five of his eight UFC losses by decision. Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura Tim Elliott (21-14-1 MMA, 10-11 UFC) improved to 8-7 since he returned to the UFC for a second stint in December 2016. Elliott has earned all three of his UFC stoppage victories by submission. Elliott has landed 61 takedowns in UFC flyweight competition, the most in divisional history. Kai Asakura (21-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) has suffered five of his six career losses by stoppage. Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan Baisangur Susurkaev (10-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has earned nine of his 10 career victories by stoppage. Susurkaev earned the first submission victory of his career. Eric Nolan (8-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has suffered both of his career stoppage losses by submission. Michal Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert Michal Oleksiejczuk (21-9 MMA, 9-7 UFC) improved to 5-4 since he dropped to the UFC middleweight division in August 2022. Oleksiejczuk has earned 17 of his 22 career victories by stoppage. All eight of his UFC finishes are by knockout. Oleksiejczuk's eight first-round knockout victories in UFC competition are third-most in company history behind Vitor Belfort (11) and Anthony Johnson (nine). Gerald Meerschaert (37-20 MMA, 12-12 UFC) fell to 3-6 in his past nine fights dating back to April 2022. Meerschaert has suffered 14 of his 20 career losses by stoppage. That includes seven of his 12 defeats. Loopy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade Loopy Godinez(14-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) has earned 11 of her 14 career victories by decision. Jessica Andrade (26-15 MMA, 17-13 UFC) fell to 3-4 since she returned to the UFC strawweight division in April 2022. Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper Alexander Hernandez (17-8 MMA, 8-8 UFC) has earned nine of his 17 carer victories by stoppage. Chase Hooper (16-4-1 MA, 8-4 UFC) fell to 5-1 since he moved up to the lightweight division in May 2023. Hooper has suffered both of his career stoppage losses by knockout. Drakkar Klose def. Edson Barboza Drakkar Klose (16-3-1 MMA, 10-3 UFC) has earned eight of his 10 UFC victories by decision. Edson Barboza (25-13 MMA, 18-13 UFC) was unsuccessful in his return to the lightweight division after an eight-fight stint at featherweight. Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa Dione Barbosa (8-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has suffered three of her four career losses by decision. Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris Joseph Morales (13-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was successful in his return to the UFC after a second stint. Morales has earned nine of his 13 career victories by stoppage. He's finished both of his UFC wins by submission. Alibi Idiris (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) has his 10-fight winning streak snapped for the first defeat of his career. UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on X @MJCflipdascript.
USA Today
17-06-2025
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- USA Today
UFC on ABC 8 pre-event facts: Curtis Blaydes joins exclusive club of heavyweight veterans
UFC on ABC 8 pre-event facts: Curtis Blaydes joins exclusive club of heavyweight veterans The UFC travel to new territory on Saturday with UFC on ABC 8 at Crystal Palace Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main card aired on ABC following prelims on ESPN+. A key matchup in the light heavyweight division tops the card, with former champion Jamahal Hill (12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) set to clash with one-time title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. (13-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) in a five-round contest. For more on the numbers, check below for MMA Junkie's pre-event facts about UFC on ABC 8. Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Jamahal Hill Hill enters the event on the first losing skid of his career. He hasn't earned a victory since January 2023. Hill is the first fighter to win a UFC title after signing with the promotion through Dana White's Contender Series. Sean O'Malley also accomplished the feat. Hill lands 6.76 significant strikes per minute in UFC light heavyweight competition, the second-highest rate in divisional history behind Carlos Ulberg (6.82). Hill landed 232 significant strikes at UFC 283, the single-fight record for a UFC light heavyweight bout. Khalil Rountree Jr. Rountree Jr.'s seven knockout victories in UFC light heavyweight competition are third-most in divisional history behind Chuck Liddell (nine) and Mauricio Rua (eight). Rountree Jr.'s 13 knockdowns landed in UFC light heavyweight competition are third-most in divisional history behind Liddell (14) and Rua (14). Rountree Jr.'s four knockdowns landed at UFC 236 are the single-fight record for a UFC light heavyweight bout. Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes Rafael Fiziev's (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) three-fight listing skid is the longest of his career. He hasn't earned a victory since July 2022. Fiziev is one of 16 fighters in UFC history to earn a knockout stemming from a wheel kick. He accomplished the feat at UFC on ESPN 31. Fiziev defends 90 percent of opponent takedown attempts in UFC lightweight competition, the best rate among active fighters in the weight class. Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is one of 16 fighters in UFC history to earn a knockout stemming from a spinning wheel kick. He accomplished the feat at UFC on ESPN 29. Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev Curtis Blaydes (18-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) becomes the ninth fighter in UFC history to make 20 or more heavyweight appearances. Blaydes' three knockout victories stemming from elbow strikes in UFC competition are tied with Paul Felder for most in company history. Blaydes' 62 takedowns landed in UFC heavyweight competition are most in divisional history. Blaydes' 14 takedowns landed against Alexander Volkov at UFC on ESPN 11 is the single-fight record for a UFC heavyweight bout. Blaydes' 14 takedowns landed at UFC on ESPN 11 are tied for the third-most in a single UFC fight behind Khabib Nurmagomedov (21 at UFC 160) and Sean Sherk (16 at UFC 73). Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta Nazim Sadykhov (10-1-1 MMA, 3-0-1 UFC) has earned nine of his 10 career victories by stoppage. That includes all three of his UFC wins. Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Azat Maksum Tagir Ulanbekov's (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) three-fight UFC winning streak at flyweight is tied for the fourth-longest active streak in the division behind Alexandre Pantoja (seven), Andre Lima (four) and Joshua Van (four). UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. Follow him on Twitter @MJCflipdascript.
