The Khamzat Chimaev era in the middleweight division officially kicked off at UFC 319. Borz claimed his first undisputed title with a unanimous decision win over Dricus du Plessis in the main event.

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.

Take a look back through some of Dricus Du Plessis’ infamous trash talk before his UFC 319 battle vs. Khamzat Chimaev.