Khamzat Chimaev shatters Max Holloway's big UFC record in win over Dricus du Plessis

Khamzat Chimaev delivered a historic performance in his Middleweight Championship clash with Dricus du Plessis, breaking one of the UFC’s most remarkable records. The unbeaten star landed an astonishing 529 strikes, surpassing Max Holloway’s long-standing record of 447 set in 2021 for the most strikes in a single fight.

According to ESPN, Chimaev also set a new benchmark with a plus-484 striking differential, surpassing Holloway’s previous record of plus-312 from his 2021 bout against Calvin Kattar.



Chimaev’s relentless pace and overwhelming pressure left du Plessis struggling to keep up, as the bout quickly turned into a showcase of sheer dominance.

Chimaev captured the middleweight title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago on Saturday night. The 31-year-old Russian swept the scorecards with three identical 50-44 tallies, extending his perfect record to 15-0.


Du Plessis (23-3) of South Africa hit the canvas within the opening 10 seconds and spent the remainder of the bout fending off constant pressure from Chimaev.

Despite the convincing win, the atmosphere inside the sold-out United Center shifted as the fight wore on, with many in the initially supportive crowd turning to jeers in response to Chimaev’s relentless but one-sided performance.


The victory not only earned Chimaev title but also reinforced his reputation as one of the most formidable forces in MMA today.