Undisputed middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis is all ears to a future title protection towards the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev ought to he win subsequent weekend at UFC Battle Night time Saudi Arabia – nevertheless, is lower than eager on combating ex-champion, Robert Whittaker once more if he beats the Chechen this month.
du Plessis, the present undisputed middleweight kingpin, headlined UFC 297 again in January in Canada, touchdown the divisional crown in a controversial, and far debated break up resolution win over Sean Strickland.
The victory stored the Pretoria native’s good promotional run in verify since his 2020 debut with the group besides.
And linked with a summer time comeback battle, du Plessis just lately revealed he had agreed to defend his crown subsequent in a rescheduled title battle with former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya – with the duo linked to a UFC 305 battle in Perth as soon as August.
Dricus du Plessis eyes Khamzat Chimaev title battle
Sharing his ideas on different contenders whom might current themselves to him sooner or later, du Plessis welcomed the prospect to face off with Chimaev – as soon as he beats Whittaker as the prepare to fight next weekend in Riyadh.
“Ought to he (Khamzat Chimaev) beat (Robert) Whittaker, I’d like to battle Khamzat,” Dricus du Plessis informed Fight Wave. “In my view, ought to Whittaker beat Khamzat, I don’t suppose it warrants him a title shot. Truthfully [I] would like to see him and (Sean) Strickland battle it out for [a] primary contender battle.”
“I used to be keen to battle Strickland, Khamzat, (Israel) Adesanya,” Dricus du Plessis continued. “I’m champion. I’ve to battle who they [the UFC] give me. I wish to battle the perfect man. Strickland followers have been like, ‘Battle him once more.’ I stated, ‘Guys, I’ll battle him once more.’ I don’t make that call [when].”
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