Khamzat Chimaev News
Dricus du Plessis wonders how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first career MMA loss
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has questioned how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first loss in mixed martial arts. Tomorrow night, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s a title showdown that has been a long time coming, and it’s perhaps one of the most anticipated title fights in recent memory. A lot of people are backing Chimaev to become world champion, but underestimating DDP has proven to be a mistake many times in the past.
Israel Adesanya reveals his Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev prediction
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC star Israel Adesanya has given his prediction for this weekend’s title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Tomorrow night, Dricus du Plessis will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. The two will collide in their highly anticipated UFC 319 main event, and right now, it’s pretty hard to say which way it’s going to go. Everyone is bound to view this fight differently but given what we know about both men, all we can really expect is that it’s going to be an incredibly fun fight.
UFC 319 guest could be the next challenger for Dricus du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2025
Another special guest has been added to the attendee list for UFC 319. There has been some buzz going into Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Chicago. Headlining the show will be a middleweight title fight between the two best 185-pounders today. Champion Dricus du Plessis hopes to thwart the challenge of Khamzat Chimaev, who is unbeaten in his pro MMA career.
Dricus du Plessis Teammate Expects "DDP 2.0” vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
Dylan Bowker - August 13, 2025
Dricus du Plessis is already among the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport today, but according to his teammate, we may see a brand new version of the UFC’s 185-pound kingpin in Chicago this weekend. Mark Hulme appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts ahead of his fight last week as part of Oktagon MMA’s Tipsport Gamechanger Tournament, but also took time to discuss his teammate DDP’s title defense against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on Saturday, August 16th.
Dricus Du Plessis opens up on hotel run-in with Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 319: 'Won't be any antics'
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2025
Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev ran into each other at the fighter hotel ahead of UFC 319. Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319 against Chimaev in a highly anticipated bout. In the lead-up, both have vowed they will finish the other, as both are confident.
Dricus du Plessis downplays claims that Khamzat Chimaev is bigger than him: 'You'll see' at UFC 319
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 13, 2025
Dricus du Plessis has responded to those who think Khamzat Chimaev is significantly bigger than him. Recently, footage surfaced of du Plessis and Chimaev exchanging pleasantries just days before their UFC 319 title fight. Some fans who watched the clip felt that Chimaev appeared to tower over du Plessis, while others pointed out fans were being duped by the angle of the video. The UFC “Embedded” team had a different angle of the brief meeting with du Plessis and Chimaev.
UFC 319 | Pro fighters make their picks for Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev title fight
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2025
In the main event of UFC 319, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Dricus Du Plessis takes on Khamzat Chimaev. Heading into the fight, Du Plessis is a +180 underdog while the challenger is a -235 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their predictions for the middleweight title fight. The pros actually believe the underdog in Du Plessis will be able to weather the storm and beat Chimaev at UFC 319 to defend his strap.
PHOTO | Khamzat Chimaev gets custom shorts for UFC 319 title fight
BJ Penn Staff - August 13, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev is the latest UFC fighter to get a pair of custom shorts. The undefeated Chechen star is set to challenge middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of this weekend’s UFC 319 card in Chicago, Illinois. Main event fighters have increasingly been getting their own custom shorts, so it’s no surprise that Chimaev is getting some of his own.
Khamzat Chimaev expects his hands to be a problem for Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319
Cole Shelton - August 11, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev believes his hands will be the big problem for Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319. Chimaev is set to headline UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago against Du Plessis for the middleweight title. Heading into the fight, ‘Borz’ is a -225 favorite on FanDuel to become the new champ, and he has full confidence that he will get his hand raised.
Michael Page gives his thoughts on Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2025
UFC star Michael ‘Venom’ Page has given his thoughts on the upcoming title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. In the next big UFC PPV event, Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship. While many believe that Chimaev has what it takes to get the job done and win his first UFC world title, counting out DDP is a mistake many of us have made it the past.
Gilbert Burns gives prediction for Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev fight
Harry Kettle - August 11, 2025
UFC veteran Gilbert Burns has given his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. As we know, Khamzat Chimaev is just one win away from achieving his goal of becoming UFC champion. In order to do that, though, he first needs to get through UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Given what we’ve seen from DDP during his UFC run thus far, it’s fair to say that this is a pretty tough fight for Khamzat.
Khamzat Chimaev sends message to those who think he's hype ahead of UFC 319 title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to his critics who aren’t sold on him. Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday. It’s a highly anticipated title bout, and many have a hard time deciding a winner. Those in favor of DDP believe his cardio will be a deciding factor in outlasting Chimaev. Fans and experts who back “Borz” believe his grappling will earn him his first UFC title.
Dricus du Plessis might be in pound-for-pound discussion if he scores UFC 319 win over Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
The conversation for pound-for-pound could have a new addition if Dricus du Plessis stands tall at UFC 319. Entering Saturday’s pay-per-view event, du Plessis has not been beaten since Oct. 6, 2018. The UFC Middleweight Champion’s next challenger is Khamzat Chimaev, who has yet to experience a loss in MMA competition. Many experts have weighed in on what to expect when the cage door closes for du Plessis vs. Chimaev.
Khamzat Chimaev must finish Dricus du Plessis to win UFC 319 title fight, says former champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
Does Khamzat Chimaev need a finish to walk out of UFC 319 with gold? It won’t be long before UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev collide. The two will clash inside the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. “Borz” enters with an undefeated record of 14-0. His most recent fight was back in Oct. 2024 when he submitted Robert Whittaker. “Stillknocks” has had two successful title defenses thus far, and he’ll look to add another to his resume.
Dricus du Plessis' coach labels Khamzat Chimaev one-trick pony ahead of UFC 319
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
The head coach of current UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has some harsh words for Khamzat Chimaev. On Aug. 16, du Plessis will put his gold on the line against Chimaev. Fans and pundits are eager to see what answers the champion and challenger will have for one another on fight night.
UFC 319 will have an interesting spectator for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
An emerging UFC middleweight contender will be getting a close look at Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. The UFC 319 headliner will be held on Aug. 16 in Chicago. The middleweight championship will be at stake, as du Plessis looks for his third successful title defense. Chimaev is hoping to add UFC gold to his mantle for the first time, while staying unbeaten in the process.
Sean Strickland reveals deciding factor in UFC 319 outcome between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025
Sean Strickland believes he knows what the determining factor will be when Dricus du Plessis collides with Khamzat Chimaev. In the main event of UFC 319, du Plessis will put the middleweight gold on the line against Chimaev. “Stillknocks” is attempting to secure his third successful title defense. Chimaev is looking to live up to the hype and finally cash in on the top prize at 185 pounds.
UFC 319 betting odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev are 'crazy,' says Hall of Famer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
Betting odds for the UFC 319 headliner have stunned another MMA legend. UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis will look to put a halt to Khamzat Chimaev’s title hopes on Aug. 16 in Chicago. It’ll be Chimaev’s first crack at UFC gold. As for “Stilllknocks,” he’s in search of his third successful title defense.