Khamzat Shimaev in victory in UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC
After defend the belt at UFC 312, Dricus Du Plessis certainly aligned his destiny with that of Khamzat Shimaev. The Chechen, current number one contender in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg), secured his title shot after brutalizing Robert whittaker No. UFC 308.
Darren till, who knows Chimaev well and has already faced Du Plessis, has a clear opinion on the possible duel. In an interview with 'Genting Casino', the Briton made a completely one-sided prediction for the confrontation. According to Till, his former training partner will not give the champion a chance and, after winning the title, will earn a lot of money before living a quiet and peaceful life.
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“I think Chimaev is going to run him over. I think he’s going to just run him over completely. That’s what I think. I think he’s going to win the title. I think he’s done everything he needs to do to get to this point, and I think Chimaev is going to do it, make his money and then live his life happily and peacefully,” Till said.
Undefeated in MMA, Khamzat Shimaev He began his career in the UFC as a welterweight before moving to the middleweight division. In the 84kg category, “Lobo” has already had three fights, achieving a knockout over Gerald meerschaert, a decision victory against Kamaru Usman and a conclusion about Robert whittaker.
Dricus Du Plessis, in turn, also remains undefeated in the UFC and is on a great winning streak. The South African defeated Whittaker, Israel adesanya e Sean Strickland twice, consolidating himself as the champion of the category.
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