Talk is already used to the next opponent of Khamzat Chimaev after his UFC 319 title win.
The new middleweight champion dominated Drus Du Plessis on his way to a decision victory on Saturday evening.
The one-sided victory of Khamzat Chimaev excludes almost an immediate rematch with the South African icon.
One of the top 185 pound contenders believes that he will certainly get the next title fight after UFC 319.
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Khamzat Chimaev's first UFC title defense
Nassourdine Imavov pushed himself in a title contract by switching off Israel Adesanya earlier this year.
The French hunter will settle himself as the number one middleweight candidate on September 13.
He goes against UFC 319 Back-up Fighter Caio Borralho in the main event of UFC Paris.
As far as Imavov is concerned, the result of that fight is a foregone conclusion to his advantage.
The 30-year-old tagged Khamzat Chimaev, predicting confidence that he will get the next title shot.
Imavov wrote on X: “They all speak, but they know I'm the next one!”
They all speak, but they know I'm the next one! Повравлjoyю, брат @kchimaev ✊
– Imavov Nassourdine (@imavov1) August 17, 2025
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Joe Rogan pronounces Reinier de Ridder
Joe Rogan believes that there is still a top candidate with the skills to put Khamzat Chimaev into trouble.
After commenting on UFC 319, the MMA icon shared its thoughts about the photo of the middleweight.
Rogan spoke Reinier de Ridder after his recent victories over Robert Whittaker and Bo Nickal.
“In particular Reinier de Ridder, in view of his ability to struggle on the ground, and also his ability to land shots, especially the knee he lands. That is filthy,” said the popular podcaster.
“Toughness, experience, he throws those combinations with that long walk -in knee. He is interesting.”