Khamzat Chimaev Sends Strong Message to Doubters After Dominant UFC 319 Display originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The UFC's return to Chicago after more than six years with nothing short of a raging success with UFC 319 delivering some all-time finishes and the crowning of a new middleweight champion.

The spectacular and dominant performance by Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 has the entire MMA community on notice. Chimaev was The post Arman Tsarukyan Was Reason Behind Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling Fest at UFC 319 appeared first on FirstSportz.

Chimaev’s strategy against Du Plessis has been criticized by some, but not many have gone as far the champ’s longtime enemy, Paulo Costa, with their reactions. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Brazilian boldly claimed that Chimaev could “kill” MMA if he repeats the manner in which he won on August 16.

What prevented Khamzat Chimaev from finishing Dricus Du Plessis despite the utter domination? "A lot of mistakes," according to Kamaru Usman.

With fans and pundits expecting a period of dominance from the new middleweight champion, who – if anyone – can stop the Chimaev? And why might it be important that someone does?

There are certain nights in the UFC where it feels like the sport shifts gears, and UFC 319 was one of them. After five years of hype, chaos and anticipation, Khamzat Chimaev finally claimed the undisputed middleweight crown and he did it in a way that suggested this might just be the beginning of a long, dominant era.

Who should first challenge Khamzat Chimaev after his dominant UFC 319 title win? We attempt to sort out middleweight.