Du Plessis Embraces Conflict with Specter Chimaev
The UFC Battle Awaits: Current Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis, has his sights set on reigning in Khamzat Chimaev's undefeated streak, following the latter's terrifying mauling of Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.
The clash against Whittaker, a former champion and one of the greatest middleweights in history, was meant to be Chimaev's acid test. Though Chimaev seemed invincible, he exhibited vulnerability in previous bouts, particularly in the later rounds against Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman.
Chimaev, ranked No. 3, faced an elite middleweight for the first time, and the Australian powerhouse had only lost to two men in this division - Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. However, on Saturday night, Whittaker met his match as the unyielding Chimaev submitted him in a brutal first-round performance, earning him thundering applause from fans.
As for Dricus du Plessis, he's raring to go, mourning the defeat of Whittaker while expressing his eagerness to shatter Chimaev's immaculate record. "Feel really sorry for Rob he looked super ready but this is the fight game," du Plessis tweeted, "Well done on a good performance Khamzat. That being said, I can't wait to take your 0."
A fight between Chimaev and du Plessis promises to be a grueling spectacle, with both men holding enviable power and grappling skills. The UFC is yet to confirm the matchup, as various factors are being taken into account during Tuesday's meeting.
Khamzat Chimaev, on the other hand, remains undeterred, hinting at his confidence in overpowering du Plessis. "How I did with this guy, Rob, and how he done?," Chimaev stated, "Rob took him down, so if Rob took him down, there is a greeting to you."
In the realm of combat sports, the most significant title is always at stake, leaving fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly await the face-off between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. The chess game of MMA continues, with only one outcome boasting the prestige of the undefeated crown.
Rugby betting odds saw a surge following the UFC's announcement of a potential matchup between Middleweight Champions Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. The former, mourning his defeat at the hands of Chimaev, expressed his intentions to take down the undefeated record of his adversary. Ankalakov, a known rugby fan, admitted that he was really looking forward to this sports spectacle, believing that Chimaev's power and grappling skills might just prove to be more than a feverish du Plessis can handle.
