Jon Jones was seriously impressed by the performance of Khamzat Chimaev on UFC 319.
The 15-0 Russian hunter made it easy when he dethroned UFC Middleweight Champion Dric Du Plessis on Saturday evening.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated with his struggle to achieve a crooked unanimous decision win on UFC 319.
However, the new title holder of 185 pounds has confronted with some recoil for refusing to chase a finish in his greatest fight so far.
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Jon Jones praises Khamzat Chimaev
Jon Jones responded to the UFC 319 win of Khamzat Chimaev with a message from one word on social media.
“Congratulations,” he tweeted next to a wolf emoji who symbolized Chimaev's nickname.
Later Jones showed interest in training with the newly crowned UFC Middleweight Champion.
Now he has shared his honest opinion about the much -discussed performance of Chimaev on UFC 319.
Jones ended his review by predicting that Chimaev will look even better when he defends his belt for the first time.
“His control was excellent, it was a brilliant version,” he tweeted.
“I am sure he will take a lot from this dominant show, and next time we will probably see him haunting more finishes.”
His control was excellent, it was a brilliant version. I am sure he will take a lot from this dominant show, and next time we will probably see him chase more finishes https://t.co/eowvbftto
– Jonny Meat (@JonnyBoes) August 21, 2025
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The next fight by Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev showed his interest in a quick change immediately after UFC 319.
The 31-year-old hopes to defend his new belt at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on October 25.
Dana White hinted that it could be Chimaev's potential return date during his press conference after the fight.
Only a few days later, competing in October looks very unlikely, because the top four middleweight contenders are all connected to fighting against each other.
Firstly, Nassourdine Imavov will fight against Caio Borralho on 6 September in the main event of UFC Paris.
On Monday White announced another huge middleweight battle between Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez, who will lead UFC Vancouver on October 18.
It seems very unlikely that one of the 185 pounds are four fit and ready to fight against Chimaev at the end of October.