Dricus Du Plessis preferred Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis reveals how close Khamzat Chimaev came to getting UFC 312 title shot
Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) was touted as the potential No. 1 contender when he quickly submitted former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. Du Plessis was excited about the opportunity to hand Chimaev his first loss but acknowledges that fans were previously eager to see him fight Strickland again after their tightly contested affair at UFC 297.
UFC legend thinks Sean Strickland has fire lit under him going into UFC 312 rematch with Dricus du Plessis: 'That care meter went through the roof'
UFC icon Chael Sonnen believes Sean Strickland has a fire lit under him going into his UFC 312 title rematch against Dricus du Plessis.
Dricus Du Plessis Would Have Preferred to Face Khamzat Chimaev Over Sean Strickland
Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight Sean Strickland in a championship rematch for the middleweight strap at UFC 312 in February. Du Plessis narrowly defeated
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 312 main event
Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) by split decision to claim the middleweight title at UFC 297 last January – a result Strickland has protested ever since. Since then, Du Plessis retained his title with a fourth-round submission of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August.
Sean Strickland’s Coach Explains Picking Dricus Du Plessis As ‘Toughest Challenge’ Over Khamzat Chimaev
For his head coach at Xtreme Couture, Eric Nicksick, the next few months will be all about looking at what they need to do differently in order to defeat Du Plessis in Sydney, Australia. Their first meeting at UFC 297 came down to a close split decision that saw the South African become the 185-pound champion.
Dricus Du Plessis Reveals What Sets Him Apart: ‘I Don’t Mind Getting Punched in the Face’
Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC Middleweight Champion, has made it clear that his approach to fighting sets him apart from others in the division. In a recent
“Want It to Be Legit Without Excuses”- Fans Revolt Against Khamzat Chimaev’s Backup Status for Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland at UFC 312
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland engaged in a heated online battle after Dana White announced ‘Tarzan’s fight with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312. The post “Want It to Be Legit Without Excuses”- Fans Revolt Against Khamzat Chimaev’s Backup Status for Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland at UFC 312 appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Chael Sonnen expects Sean Strickland 'to fight better' in Dricus Du Plessis rematch at UFC 312
Chael Sonnen sees Sean Strickland coming out with an extra fire at UFC 312. Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) runs things back with middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in the Feb.
Dricus du Plessis explains “anxiety” he faced against Sean Strickland, previews UFC 312 rematch
Dricus du Plessis believes he will face the same anxiety at UFC 312 compared to his first fight with Sean Strickland.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals the conversations that led to a Sean Strickland rematch
UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has revealed the conversations that led to his UFC 312 fight against Sean Strickland instead of Khamzat Chimaev.
Dricus Du Plessis Shares Why He’s Fighting Sean Strickland and Not Khamzat Chimaev
Dricus Du Plessis shared with fans that he wanted to fight Khamzat Chimaev next instead of having a rematch with the man he already defeated for the title. The middleweight champion is set to face Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in February,
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Teammate Says ‘Different Level’ Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Defeat Dricus Du Plessis At Middleweight
Teammate says Khabib Nurmagomedov could defeat Dricus Du Plessis to become UFC middleweight champion if he wanted to ...
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“Mom, I’m a professional fighter” - Dricus du Plessis shares details about his mother’s “unprofessional” response to MMA hate comments
Dricus du Plessis recently revealed how his mother reacts to the online comments against him. Du Plessis does a good job of playing with his rivals' minds before stepping into the cage with them.