Khamzat Chimaev burst onto the UFC scene in the summer of 2020, finishing his first three opponents in barely two months with thrashing performances. He continued to pile up gaudy numbers, and even after injuries, illnesses and other factors slowed his roll, he remained undefeated and eventually made it to a title fight at last Saturday's UFC 319.

Herb Dean supports UFC 319 referee’s controversial stand-up decision, defending the call during Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis fight.

Jon Jones was seriously impressed by Khamzat Chimaev’s performance at UFC 319. The 15-0 Russian fighter made it look easy as he dethroned UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis on Saturday night. Khamzat Chimaev dominated with his grappling to earn ...

Paulo Costa ripped Khamzat Chimaev's title-winning performance at UFC 319.

The main event of UFC Vancouver on 18 October will pit Reinier de Ridder against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez, potentially offering a clue to Khamzat Chimaev ’s first challenger for the middleweight title.

During the Jaxxon Podcast’s UFC 319 recap, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson went as far as to suggest that the former middleweight champion should think about moving divisions.

Getty/UFC Arman Tsarukyan advised Khamzat Chimaev against striking at UFC 319. Chimaev challenged Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the main event at UFC 319 last weekend in Chicago. Tsarukyan was a part of Chimaev's camp under head coach Sam Calavitta and also served as his cornerman.

In the main event of UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev dethroned Dricus Du Plessis in a dominating performance from beginning to end. The new middleweight champion takes the No. 1 spot in the 185-pound division, bumping Du Plessis down to No. 2.