Herb Dean supports UFC 319 referee’s controversial stand-up decision, defending the call during Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis fight.

Jon Jones reacted to Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 title win with a one-word message on social media. ‘Congratulations,” he tweeted alongside a wolf emoji that symbolized Chimaev’s nickname. Later, Jones expressed an interest in training with the newly crowned UFC middleweight champion.

CHICAGO – Khamzat Chimaev beat Dricus Du Plessis soundly at UFC 319 on Saturday, and he wasn't afraid to let him know as he was doing it. Following his title-clinching victory at United Center, Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) what it was exactly that he told Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) as he cruised to a unanimous decision victory.

Robert Whittaker defends Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant performance over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 against fans who called it boring.

The coach of Makhachev and Khabib is not the only prominent name defending Chimaev’s approach in the aftermath of UFC 319.

Jon Jones praised Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 319 performance. Chimaev secured the middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis. He won by unanimous decision. Jones anticipates an even more dominant Chimaev in future fights.

The Middleweight title is on the line at UFC 319 from Chicago. Check the UFC odds for our Du Plessis-Chimaev prediction and pick.

Getty/UFC Arman Tsarukyan advised Khamzat Chimaev against striking at UFC 319. Chimaev challenged Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the main event at UFC 319 last weekend in Chicago. Tsarukyan was a part of Chimaev's camp under head coach Sam Calavitta and also served as his cornerman.