Khamzat Chimaev prefers to do his talking in the Octagon. That much is clear.

The undefeated blue-chip prospect turned middleweight title challenger headlines UFC 319 this weekend against reigning 185-pound champion Dricus Du Plessis and Chimaev is not wasting any energy trash talking his opponent in the days leading up to their fight.

Chimaev has been light on soundbites this week in Chicago ahead of his first UFC main event.

The 31-year-old star gave plenty of muted responses to questions he was asked Wednesday during UFC 319 media day.

Chimaev didn’t go into much detail about his preparation and was vague about his game plan. He and Du Plessis had a brief and respectful encounter at the fighter hotel, but nothing came of it. Could things potentially pick up Thursday at the press con

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