Dricus Du Plessis has warned Khamzat Chimaev that he has for a new and unpleasant experience on UFC 319.
Earlier this month it was confirmed that middleweight champion Dric Du Plessis will defend his belt against Khamzat Chimaev on UFC 319, who will take place on August 16 in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Khamzat Chimaev is a 14-0 Russian that has rarely been dealing with adversity during his perfect MMA career.
Dricus Du Plessis believes that his opponent stands for a rude awake when they come across it in the Octagon.
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Dric Du Plessis sends the warning to Khamzat Chimaev before the fight
On Tuesday, Du Plessis shared two photos of him who skipped a sparring partner on social media.
The King from 185 pounds added a caption that served as a warning for Chimaev, who has developed a reputation for overwhelming his opponents with ruthless wrestling attacks.
“I don't care how well you think how difficult how fit or how strong,” wrote du Plessis on Instagram.
“If you get with me in that octagon, it will be a first experience and not a pleasant one.
“That is a promise. As we say in 🇿🇦 Built differently !! #Stillknocks #Preparetobeamazed
Sean Strickland predicts UFC 319
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland has spent 50 minutes in the Octagon with 'DDP'.
The crazy American also spared with Chimaev, so he is better placed than most of their fight.
Strickland recently revealed his expert prediction for Du Plessis vs Chimaev prior to UFC 319.
“They can struggle,” he told Helen Yee. “Someone like me, I have been training with this F— – I could usually be dismissals and struggle them.
“So I just don't know if F— – Dricus can suspend him. But if he can, I think he wins, without a doubt.
“I sparred the F – Chechen, without a doubt, I think Dricus wins. It just comes down to you can stop that [takedown] And take it against him? You can. It's not difficult. “