Who’s next for Khamzat Chimaev after beating Dricus Du Plessis?
MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn plays matchmaker and looks ahead to what makes sense for Khamzat Chimaev in this edition of “Sean Shelby’s Shoes.”
Khamzat Chimaev started a new era at middleweight Saturday at UFC 319 when he overwhelmed Dricus Du Plessis to claim gold.
Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) was on a mission for 25 minutes against Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC), and it resulted in a unanimous decision win and the belt at United Center in Chicago.
With a number of potential contenders at 185 pounds, who will be first to challenge Chimaev? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 319.
UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev post-fight interview
UFC CEO Dana White spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at the UFC 319 post-fight press conference and talked the top storylines from Saturday’s event./
