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Ben Askren Critiques Khamzat Chimaev’s Cautious Title Win

“I was disappointed he didn’t take many chances,” Askren said, adding Chimaev “played it safe” despite dominance. Chimaev beat Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319 to win middleweight gold, posting over 21 minutes of control time. The performance set a UFC record with 529 total strikes, though Askren felt the finish was never seriously pursued.