Joey Chestnut climbed his way back to the top in his return performance after demolishing 70.5 hot dogs during Nathan’s Famous Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday, July 4.

Joey Chestnut reclaimed the Mustard Belt by eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns in his return to the Nathan's annual Fourth of July contest.

Joey Chestnut returned to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday and again dominated his competition, earning his 17th title in his last 18 tries.