Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed a rumour that he could retire if he wins the middleweight title at UFC 319 this month. On 16 August, Chimaev will challenge champion Dricus Du Plessis in Chicago, as one of the UFC’s most fearsome contenders finally gets a title shot after being slowed by injury and illness.

Khamzat Chimaev intends to find out if Dricus Du Plessis is awkward while dealing with his grappling and submissions at UFC 319.