Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) joined an exclusive group of names to win undisputed gold with an undefeated record when he earned a METHOD victory over Du Plessis in the headliner at UFC Apex in Chicago. As a result, "The Wolf" starts a new era where, if he can keep healthy and compete regularly, has much potential for excitement.

Getty/UFC Dricus Du Plessis simply had no answers for Khamzat Chimaev’s wrestling. The South African’s middleweight championship reign ended in lopsided fashion at UFC 319, as Du Plessis was grounded repeatedly in a unanimous decision defeat at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday night.

Take a look back through some of Dricus Du Plessis’ infamous trash talk before his UFC 319 battle vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Dricus Du Plessis made no excuses after losing his title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 and said the new champ "deserves it."

Late-blooming flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi is glad the fuss over his test debut is receding in the background so he can focus on cementing his spot in New Zealand's back row in the Rugby Championship. Read more at straitstimes.