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Anthony Hernandez says Reinier de Ridder is merely the next obstacle is his quest to UFC champ Khamzat Chimaev.

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.

Khamzat Chimaev tore the middleweight title away from Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319, dominating the South African for a decision win on Saturday.

Chimaev’s strategy against Du Plessis has been criticized by some, but not many have gone as far the champ’s longtime enemy, Paulo Costa, with their reactions. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Brazilian boldly claimed that Chimaev could “kill” MMA if he repeats the manner in which he won on August 16.

The spectacular and dominant performance by Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 has the entire MMA community on notice. Chimaev was The post Arman Tsarukyan Was Reason Behind Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling Fest at UFC 319 appeared first on FirstSportz.

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.

During a recent video uploaded to the YouTube channel of Adam Zubayraev, another member of the new champ’s entourage, Tsarukyan reflected on Chimaev’s victory and admitted he had pushed for ‘Borz’ to perform as he did.