Competing Athletes: Hamzat Chimaev Compares Olympic Champions to UFC Fighters
In the upcoming UFC event on August 17, UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev will be aiming for the UFC Middleweight Championship against Dricus du Plessis. This marks Chimaev's first UFC title shot, a significant milestone in his career.
As of UFC 319, Chimaev's professional UFC record stands at 8 wins, with a total MMA record of 14 wins, including 6 by knockout and 6 by submission. Du Plessis, on the other hand, is a highly active and accomplished contender with 9 wins and victories over four former UFC champions. His aggressive style, blending power and pressure, presents a tough challenge to Chimaev's wrestling-based style.
Chimaev entered UFC 319 with a perfect record of 8 UFC wins and a total record of 14-0. The title fight between Chimaev and Du Plessis will headline UFC 319, promising an exciting showdown.
Interestingly, Chimaev has expressed his views on the difference in level between UFC fighters and Olympic champions. He also commented on his victory over Robert Whittaker, stating that Whittaker wasn't as strong after a minute into the fight, which ended in a submission victory for Chimaev in the opening round.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Anatoly Sulyanov will face Aslanbek Baidaev, with a confirmed fight date. Details about Pacquiao's potential return to the ring have also been revealed.
Despite Chimaev's confidence, he has stated that if he were to fight an Olympian, he would likely lose. This statement adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming UFC 319 event, where Chimaev will be tested against one of the UFC's top contenders.
Bookmakers have set a competitive odds for the highly anticipated UFC Middleweight Championship match at UFC 319, with Khamzat Chimaev being the underdog against Dricus du Plessis given Chimaev's mixed-martial-arts (MMA) record against top-tier UFC athletes compared to du Plessis' victories over four former UFC champions. Regardless, fans of sports, especially mixed-martial-arts enthusiasts, eagerly await the UFC 319 event on August 17 for the exciting showdown between these two contenders.
