When Du Plessis was mentioned, Chimaev gave a hilarious two-word response that indicates just how nonchalant he was for much of UFC 319 fight week. “Normal fight,” Chimaev said. Chimaev’s response is perhaps unsurprising given where his motivation lies.

In a 5-round middleweight championship bout in the main event, Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev meet Saturday at UFC 319 in Chicago.