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UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis Agrees He Is 'Everything' Khamzat Chimaev Was Meant to Be
Dricus du Plessis, undefeated in the UFC with two title defenses, faces unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev who earned his shot by submitting former champion Robert Whittaker.
- On Saturday, South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis aims to defend his title against undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago’s United Center.
- Last year at UFC 308, Chimaev secured his first title shot with a first-round submission of Robert Whittaker, while Du Plessis is 9-0 in the UFC with two title defenses.
- Comparing their UFC records, Du Plessis said, `If you look at our records, Khamzat has eight wins in the UFC and I have nine. Go compare our resumes, it's ridiculous.`
- Suggesting a psychological advantage, Du Plessis believes Chimaev will doubt himself before UFC 319, as the full five rounds will weigh on his mind.
- A victory would elevate Du Plessis into legendary company, as winning on Sunday could cement his legacy among MMA greats and put him in the sport’s elite.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is preparing to present an exceptional event for the midweight title dispute between the current champion, Dricus du Plessis, and Khamzat Chimaev that will take place this weekend at the United Center in Chicago. Prior to the duel, the South African stressed that the most important thing is not the number of defeated rivals, but the weight and quality of opponents he has defeated, comparing his trajectory…
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