Joe Rogan believes Khamzat Chimaev showed he was levels above Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319.

Agreeing with that sentiment is Morne Visser, Du Plessis’ head coach, who just a day removed from losing the title at UFC 319, has slammed Chimaev’s performance.

Khamzat Chimaev has revealed what he told Dricus Du Plessis during the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, as the Russian took the middleweight title from the South African.

Dricus Du Plessis' coach is confident they can work on mistakes and get their belt back after UFC 319.

Khamzat Chimaev may not have made many new fans with his dominant win over Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, but the top title challenger is taking home the UFC middleweight championship after winning a lopsided decision with a smothering grappling performance.

Dricus Du Plessis' wrestling defense was not up to par at UFC 319. | Getty/UFC Dricus Du Plessis' coach still thinks he can solve the puzzle of Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev challenged Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the main event at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago.

UFC 319 is shaping up to be a blockbuster this weekend, delivering a stacked card topped by a high-stakes middleweight title bout between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and dangerous challenger Khamzat Chimaev.

Despite losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus du Plessis continues to cement his status as one of South Africa’s top MMA stars, with his skill, marketability, and rising profile showing that his career is only heading upwards.

Khamzat Chimaev took the UFC middleweight title from Dricus Du Plessis with a unanimous decision win over Stillknocks in the main event of UFC 319.