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.

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.