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Dricus du Plessis reveals he originally thought he’d face Khamzat Chimaev in very different circumstances to UFC 319
While Dricus du Plessis may be known as one of the sport’s most ruthless trash talkers, he has given Khamzat Chimaev plenty of credit ahead of UFC 319. The champion spoke in a recent interview with the New York Post where he revealed that he believed they would eventually meet inside the Octagon for some time.
UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis says 'special' Khamzat Chimaev worthy of all the praise
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis doesn't view Khamzat Chimaev as overrated. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) will look to notch his third title defense when he takes on Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the UFC 319 headliner on Aug. 16 at United Center in Chicago ( ESPN+, ESPN, pay-per-view).
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Stillknocks vs the Russian machine — Chimaev has point to prove against unbeatable Du Plessis
The South African has the weight and experience advantage, but the Russian is a relentless wrestler with naked ambition.
Dricus du Plessis is “not welcome” in the city of Chicago. That’s according to former UFC welterweight champion, Belal ...
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Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez are keeping their names at the forefront one week before UFC 319. Doldize and Hernandez headline Saturday's UFC Fight Night shortly before UFC middleweight champion ...
In a clip shared by Championship Rounds and during an interview with the Chicago Sports Network, Du Plessis addressed the idea of moving up to light heavyweight.
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Dricus du Plessis will make his octagon return to defend his middleweight belt for the third time against undefeated ...
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