"Article about Du Plessis: Expresses doubt over his consistent victories"
In the upcoming UFC 319 event on August 17th, the current UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against Khamzat Chimaev. Michael Page, a British UFC fighter, has expressed his thoughts on the highly anticipated match.
Page, who has sparred with both Yan and Nurmagomedov, views du Plessis' fighting style as unconventional, scrappy, and somewhat messy. However, he acknowledges its effectiveness and durability, noting that du Plessis tends to be awkward, takes shots well, and is hard to keep down. Page respects du Plessis’ ability to win despite a style that is not always visually appealing, calling him very tough to handle.
Page, who used to bet on Chimaev without hesitation, now expresses a hesitant respect for du Plessis. He believes that Chimaev has the skills to win, but du Plessis could still make it a very even fight if it goes the distance. Page suggests that du Plessis should focus on winning rounds methodically rather than trying to finish early, acknowledging du Plessis’ resilience and energy even as the fight progresses.
Despite his initial dislike for du Plessis' fighting style, Page now believes that the South African fighter is unbreakable. Page is surprised at the success of du Plessis, who has consistently won his fights, and expresses his admiration for the current middleweight champion.
Meanwhile, Anatoly Tokov, a member of the renowned Fedor Team, has left the team. The reason for his departure is not yet known. As for Mokaev, he is planning a move to the lightweight division.
In a separate development, Sergey Bivol has revealed a key factor in his victory over Canelo Alvarez. Bivol stated that his ability to keep Alvarez at bay with his jab and counterpunches was crucial in securing the win. The fight, which took place in May, was highly anticipated and ended in a unanimous decision in favour of Bivol.
As UFC 319 approaches, the focus is on du Plessis and Chimaev, with many wondering if du Plessis can continue his winning streak against the highly skilled Chimaev. With du Plessis' resilience and Chimaev's skills, it promises to be an exciting fight.
Page, who used to place bets on Chimaev, now acknowledges that du Plessis could still give him a tough fight, even in a mixed-martial-arts bout. His respect for du Plessis' unconventional yet effective style has led him to hesitate before wagering on the UFC 319 event, where bookmakers predict Chimaev's victory.
