Undisputed middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis is all ears to a future title protection in opposition to the unbeaten, Khamzat Chimaev ought to he win subsequent weekend at UFC Battle Night time Saudi Arabia – nevertheless, is lower than eager on preventing 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 choice win over Sean Strickland.
The victory saved the Pretoria native’s good promotional run in verify since his 2020 debut with the group in addition.
And linked with a summer season comeback battle, du Plessis 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 quickly as August.
Dricus du Plessis eyes Khamzat Chimaev title battle
Sharing his ideas on different contenders whom could current themselves to him sooner or later, du Plessis welcomed the possibility to face off with Chimaev – as quickly as he beats Whittaker because the put together to battle subsequent weekend in Riyadh.
“Ought to he (Khamzat Chimaev) beat (Robert) Whittaker, I’d like to battle Khamzat,” Dricus du Plessis advised Battle Wave. “For my part, ought to Whittaker beat Khamzat, I don’t assume it warrants him a title shot. Actually [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 one of the best man. Strickland followers have been like, ‘Battle him once more.’ I mentioned, ‘Guys, I’ll battle him once more.’ I don’t make that call [when].”
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