When Du Plessis was mentioned, Chimaev gave a hilarious two-word response that indicates just how nonchalant he was for much of UFC 319 fight week. “Normal fight,” Chimaev said. Chimaev’s response is perhaps unsurprising given where his motivation lies.

Eric Nolan called Baisangur Susurkaev “ Khamzat Chimaev ’s little butt buddy” Khamzat’s response: “He’s better than me bro. Don’t worry, he’s gonna knock you out.” 😳 #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/RGxy20DV5o

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‘Borz’ has become renowned for fast starts and immediate takedown attempts, a move that set up Chimaev’s rapid brabo choke against Kevin Holland in 2022 and a brutal face crank on Robert Whittaker just last year. While his foes know what is coming, Chimaev remains just as hard to defend against.

In the headliner, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the third time when he meets unbeaten – and favored – challenger Khamzat Chimaev (14-0 MMA,

Ahead of his first appearance as a UFC pay-per-view main eventer this Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev offered up a comment that