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Du Plessis Coach Faults Referee, Vows Adjustments After Chimaev’s UFC 319 Domination

The team’s review emphasizes preparation for control-heavy wrestling, with disputed stand-up calls cited.

Overview

  • Morne Visser said Dricus du Plessis was unprepared for Khamzat Chimaev’s blanket-style control that produced a unanimous-decision loss at UFC 319.
  • Visser characterized Chimaev as “not willing to fight” on the feet and argued their errors were “easy fixes” that they plan to implement.
  • He criticized referee Marc Goddard for not standing the fight up more often, framing officiating as a factor in the result.
  • Visser predicted a rematch would favor du Plessis, claiming advantages for his fighter in striking and the clinch if takedown control is addressed.
  • Despite rematch talk, neither fighter is booked, and reports indicate du Plessis is targeting top contenders such as Nassourdine Imavov or Brendan Allen to work back to a title shot.