Din Thomas thinks Khamzat Chimaev would struggle against UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) retained his middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland (29-7 MMA,

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis didn’t hesitate to sign the dotted line for his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland. But as negotiations progressed for his next fight after defeating Israel Adesanya, du Plessis hoped the matchmakers would give Khamzat Chimaev the title shot instead of running it back with his former rival.

Du Plessis bloodied and battered Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia on Saturday. The champion's decisive title defense opens the door for a must-see next challenger. UFC CEO Dana White previously named Khamzat Chimaev the next in line for the UFC middleweight title.

Fans are ecstatic about Khamzat Chimaev's possible middleweight fight against Dricus Du Plessis. The post “No Way Khamzat Is Just Going to Run”- Chimaev Gets Clarity on Dricus Du Plessis Fight Breakdown by Ex-UFC Champ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Does it make sense for the UFC to fly Khamzat Chimaev to Sydney without him serving as the backup to Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland?

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was the picture of dominance in his rematch with Sean Strickland, bloodying his trash-talking challenger to

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has Sean Strickland to fend off at UFC 312, but there's a wolf on the hunt. Khamzat Chimaev is next in line for a title shot and many are convinced he'll win.

What mattered most at UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney? Here are a few post-fight musings … The primary storyline for this event outside of the championship bouts was the preliminary card matchup between debuting bantamweights Aleksandre Topuria and Colby Thicknesse,

Dricus Du Plessis has cemented his position as the undisputed middleweight champion following his victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 312. The post “You Can’t Fight...”- Khamzat Chimaev Gets Debilitating Update as UFC Veteran Gives Dricus Du Plessis Verdict appeared first on EssentiallySports.

After winning a unanimous decision Saturday night to earn himself his 23rd win in his last 25 MMA appearances, nine of which came in the UFC, du Plessis wants to call the shots at 185 pounds. Dricus du Plessis put on a dominant display against Sean Strickland at UFC 312.