Favorite contender Du Plessis is labeled as such by O'Malley in his assessment against Chimaev
In the upcoming UFC 319 event on August 17, the middleweight title fight between current champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev is set to be the main attraction. The fight has garnered significant attention, with many fighters expressing their opinions on the matchup.
Sean O'Malley, a well-known UFC contender, recently shared his thoughts on the title fight during a recent episode of the Overdogs Podcast. O'Malley stated that he is leaning towards Chimaev to emerge victorious in the highly-anticipated bout.
O'Malley's prediction comes after Chimaev's dominant win over Robert Whittaker, which has left many impressed with the undefeated fighter's performance. The former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson also made headlines recently with a knockout victory over an underground fighter.
However, not all fighters share the same sentiment as O'Malley. Caio Borralho, for instance, has expressed his desire to face Du Plessis and believes the current champion to be an underdog in the bout.
Despite the differing opinions, O'Malley's position in favour of Chimaev is clear based on his prediction shared on social media. He admitted that he is impressed by both fighters' recent performances, but it seems that Chimaev has caught his attention.
Meanwhile, other UFC fighters are making headlines for different reasons. For instance, Mahachov reacted to a new fan trend with humour, adding a touch of light-heartedness to the UFC scene.
As UFC 319 approaches, the anticipation for the title fight between Du Plessis and Chimaev continues to grow. With the support of figures like Sean O'Malley, Chimaev has a strong backing as he aims to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.
Bookmakers might put significant odds on Khamzat Chimaev to win the upcoming UFC 319 title fight, given Sean O'Malley's prediction and Chimaev's dominant win over Robert Whittaker. Caio Borralho, however, has shown interest in betting on Dricus du Plessis due to his perspective of the current champion being an underdog.
