“Brother, Eww.” This was Dricus Du Plessis‘ response to the sweaty morning greeting that Khazmat Chimaev had extended to the South African fighter last month. Hilarious. The Chechen’s latest message to Du Plessis, however, though short and cryptic had no room for banter and hilarity. It showed that he means business and the reigning UFC Middleweight champion should stand warned.
The Chechen sensation recently reposted an Instagram story from professional fighter Shamil Baraev. The video showed Chimaev walking into the octagon, with the caption, “Soon and new Insha Allah,” referring to the middleweight middleweight title. ‘Borz’ appears to have stated his goal clearly: he believes he is the natural heir to the middleweight throne. His post comes as UFC CEO Dana White remains unsure about the next title challenger, fueling speculation that Khamzat Chimaev could soon face Du Plessis in the Octagon.
If the South African champion expected Chimaev to remain silent, his actions suggest otherwise. The undefeated fighter has built a career out of dominating his opponents, and his confidence has only risen with time. Whether it’s through his exceptional grappling or his ever-improving striking, ‘Borz’ has proven the capacity to control the outcome of his fights. Now, with his latest cryptic message, it’s evident that he believes his opportunity to win UFC gold is approaching.
As the middleweight landscape shifts, Khamzat Chimaev remains a threat. Whether the UFC officially books him against Du Plessis or pushes him to prove himself once more, one thing is guaranteed: he is ready for war as evidenced by his Instagram story. In fact, he has also earned the trust of a UFC champion who believes that there definitely is no way that ‘Stillknocks’ will be able to face Khamzat Chimaev, and when they do, there is no stopping ‘Borz.’
UFC champ speculates the end of Dricus Du Plessis’s reign through Khamzat Chimaev
The UFC’s middleweight division is ready to witness two powerful forces go one-on-one in the Octagon. If or when Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev do face off, fans surely can expect some fireworks. With his ground game being the top weapon in his arsenal, ‘Borz’ would be looking forward to decimating his opponent. But the biggest threat for him would be Dricus Du Plessis’s unorthodox striking.
As speculation grows, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has shared his thoughts, clearly saying where he stands. ‘Remember the Name’ has long indicated a desire to go up to middleweight in pursuit of double-champion status, and his rivalry with Du Plessis has already sparked intense social media debates. Muhammad has openly attacked the middleweight division, calling it one of the easiest in the UFC, with only Chimaev standing out as a real contender. Du Plessis, who made fun of his size, was not pleased with his remarks. However, in a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Muhammad disregarded the South African champion’s ability, boldly stating, “Bro, I would literally take his shots, eat them, and then walk through them.”
However, his most significant statement came when he claimed that Du Plessis had no chance against Chimaev, implying that even if the champion lost his belt, Muhammad would still step up to settle their feud inside the Octagon. Muhammad didn’t mince words about the fight, saying, “He’s got a tough test in front of him with Khamzat. I don’t think he’s gonna get past Khamzat. But maybe I still go up there anyway to smack him around, right?” Despite Muhammad’s confidence, Du Plessis has constantly proved why he belongs at the top, defeating three past champions, including one twice. So, what do you think? Who will be the one to win the fight? Let us know in the comments.
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