Dricus du Plessis is never one to mince words. The middleweight champion has been making waves in the UFC with his gritty performances and his bold persona. And now, he has set his sights on an even bigger challenge – taking on the fearsome Khamzat Chimaev as his next title defense.
It’s not hard to see why du Plessis would be eager to test his mettle against the Chechen sensation. Chimaev has been utterly dominant in the UFC as he steamrolled through his opponents. His most recent victory over Robert Whittaker only cemented his status as one of the true rising stars of the sport. While drinking a glass of beer, Du Plessis revealed his desire to fight ‘Borz.’
“That is a fight that gets me more excited. Taking somebody’s O. I have beaten Strickland before… Getting that Khamzat fight, that gets me excited,” said Du Plessis via Radio Raps.
Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t seem intimidated in the slightest, as he believes he is the man to finally hand Chimaev his first professional defeat. Those are bold words, especially considering Chimaev’s aura of invincibility. But du Plessis has never been one to back down from a challenge.
Throughout his career, the South African has proven to be a gritty, hard-nosed competitor who thrives on pressure. He’s the kind of fighter who seems to get better the tougher the opposition. And Chimaev definitely would present the toughest test of Dricus Du Plessis’ career. It would be an amazing fight if it comes to fruition.
Fight Fans Reacted To Dricus Du Plessis Wanting Khamzat Chimaev Over Sean Strickland
‘Stillknocks’ recent interview has got the attention of fight fans. The middleweight champion revealed his desire to face the undefeated Chimaev over the #1 contender Sean Strickland.
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Many seem to agree with Dricus Du Plessis’ assessment. Chimaev’s recent win over Robert Whittaker is more impressive than Strickland’s victory over Paulo Costa. At the same time, some fans are intrigued by the prospect of du Plessis taking on the Chechen sensation in favor of ‘Tarzan.’ Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
Overall, the consensus seems to be that du Plessis’ bold call for a Chimaev fight is a welcome change. His confidence and willingness to face the division’s boogeyman have earned him plenty of respect from the MMA community. Whether the UFC decides to book that matchup remains to be seen, but it’s certainly sparked plenty of discussion among fight fans.
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