Joe Rogan recently weighed in on the much-anticipated matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC. Du Plessis, fresh off his successful title defense against Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight championship, is now gearing up to take on the undefeated Chimaev.
In his last fight, Du Plessis delivered a unanimous decision victory over Strickland, demonstrating his impressive MMA record of 23 wins and just 2 losses. This victory paves the way for an electrifying clash with Chimaev, who remains undefeated with 14 wins under his belt.
While Du Plessis has aspirations to eventually challenge UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, he remains fully focused on his upcoming fight against Chimaev. During a recent press conference, he emphasized, “Khamzat is next. My goal is to become the greatest in this sport, and defeating Pereira would be a fantastic addition to my legacy. But right now, my attention is on Chimaev.”
In terms of what fans can expect from the Du Plessis-Chimaev fight, Joe Rogan shared his insights during a podcast episode, pointing out the unpredictability that surrounds the bout. He noted Chimaev’s rapid takedown ability and raised questions about how moving up to the 185-pound weight class might affect his performance.
Anticipation for this matchup has reached a fever pitch, especially after UFC president Dana White confirmed that Du Plessis and Chimaev are indeed set to face off in the Octagon. With both fighters eager to establish their dominance, fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating contest between two of the sport’s top contenders.
