Former UFC champion Demetrious Johnson is in awe of Khamzat Chimaev's wrestling dominance. No one has figured out an answer for Chimaev's wrestling, which he used to outgrapple Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 and quickly run through Robert Whittaker for a first-round submission at UFC 308.

Middleweight rivals Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois. To say Dricus Du Plessis has exceeded expectations would be an understatement.

In the main event of UFC 319 this Saturday, Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title. ‘Borz’ earned the opportunity by tearing through Robert Whittaker last year, and he will now look to add the South African champion to his long list of victims.