October 27, 2024 7:30 am ET
Dricus Du Plessis is relishing the prospect to finish Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated streak after UFC 308.
Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) made a daunting assertion that he must be subsequent to problem for the middleweight title held by Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) on Saturday when he destroyed Robert Whittaker by first-round submission within the co-main occasion matchup at Etihad Area on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
After the struggle, Chimaev made it clear he desires to challenge for gold in his next fight, whether or not which means instantly or ready for a rematch between Du Plessis and Sean Strickland to play out. The UFC has but to e book Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2, although, and UFC CEO Dana White mentioned post-fight that he’s going to mull all potential choices for what’s subsequent in Tuesday’s matchmaker assembly.
It seems Du Plessis is attempting to assist make that call simpler, nonetheless, as a result of in his first response to Chimaev’s win, he mentioned he’s longing for the prospect to place the primary blemish on what’s presently a flawless document in MMA competitors (through X): Really feel actually sorry for Rob he seemed tremendous prepared however that is the struggle sport nicely achieved on a superb efficiency Khamzat — Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) October 27, 2024
Really feel actually sorry for Rob he seemed tremendous prepared however that is the struggle sport nicely achieved on a superb efficiency Khamzat The arrogance on Chimaev’s finish going into a possible championship showdown with Du Plessis was evident in the aftermath of UFC 308, and he predicted it could be a tough evening for him – and his final second sitting on the high of the mountain.
“How I did with this man, Rob, and the way he achieved?” Chimaev mentioned. “Rob took him down, so if Rob took him down, there may be salam alaikum (in opposition to me).”
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