Dricus Du Plessis is curious how Khamzat Chimaev will react to his first loss.
“Stillknocks” is about to make his third middleweight title protection towards Chimaev within the UFC 319 fundamental occasion this Saturday, August 16, on the United Middle in Chicago, Illinois.
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Du Plessis enters this battle driving a powerful 11-fight win streak, 9 of which have come contained in the UFC. The South African has solely suffered defeat twice in his profession, however these losses taught him laborious classes and fueled the boldness he carries into this weekend’s bout.
Then again, Chimaev has confronted challenges in a number of UFC bouts however stays unbeaten throughout his 14 skilled fights. “Borz’s” good file has strengthened his mindset, giving him the assumption he must dethrone “Stillknocks” at UFC 319.
Nevertheless, Dricus Du Plessis is decided to place an finish to Chimaev’s streak.
Can it get any extra intense
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Dricus Du Plessis Raises Questions About Khhamzat Chimaev’s Composure Following First Potential Loss At UFC 319
Throughout UFC 319 media day, Dricus Du Plessis spoke about his upcoming title protection towards Khamzat Chimaev. “Stillknocks” questioned Chimaev’s psychological toughness, pondering how the undefeated Russian would possibly react if he suffers his first profession defeat and loses his undefeated file.
Du Plessis confidently asserted that so long as he stays within the UFC middleweight division, nobody will have the ability to take his championship away.
