When Du Plessis was mentioned, Chimaev gave a hilarious two-word response that indicates just how nonchalant he was for much of UFC 319 fight week. “Normal fight,” Chimaev said. Chimaev’s response is perhaps unsurprising given where his motivation lies.

Before DDP and Chimaev enter the cage, former Bellator MMA standout Aaron Pico will make his UFC debut against undefeated featherweight Lerone Murphy. A pair of exciting welterweights, Carlos Prates and Geoff Neal,

Belal Muhammad admits he’s responsible for the crowd boos aimed at Dricus Du Plessis during the press conference, stirring more drama.

From the training gym to the farms, South Africans cheer on Dricus Du Plessis as he faces undefeated Russian Khamzat Chimaev.

Take a look back through some of Dricus Du Plessis’ infamous trash talk before his UFC 319 battle vs. Khamzat Chimaev.