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 isn’t stopping at one UFC belt. Hell, he isn’t even stopping at two. On August 16, ‘Borz’ will look to capitalize on his first world title opportunity when he challenges reigning and defending middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago.