One of the biggest fighting of the year will take place this Saturday evening in Chicago.
Khamzat Chimaev was probably torn by training partners prior to his first UFC title fight on August 16.
Although there has been a lot of hype around the unbeaten challenger for a while, this does not seem too too Fazeen to his next opponent.
Dricus Du Plessis believes that Chimaev has some doubts about his conditioning, the champion will benefit from UFC 319.
A hunter who is in a good position to view an example of this specific matchup is former UFC star Darren to his history with both men.
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Darren Till predicts that Khamzat will finish Chimaev Drica Du Plessis before the championship rounds
The last UFC opponent of Darren Till was Dricus du Plessis, with the two men who met at UFC 282 in December 2022.
Despite an incredibly one-sided opening round for the South African, Till was able to bounce back into the second, but just when it seemed as if he was turning the tide, he was submitted in the third round.
Towards the end of his run, 'The Gorilla' became good friends and training partners with Khamzat Chimaev and the two men still regularly speak according to the Brit.
During a recent spontaneous appearance on the Ariel Helwani show, Till gave his thoughts about the matchup as someone who is very familiar with both men involved in the main event.
He specifically emphasized how although some people look out Du Plessis, one of his greatest assets is his team and the way in which they strategize for every opponent.
Although Till believes that this could play a role in Chicago, he still supports Chimaev to get the job done, even suggesting that he could end the fight with his striking.
“In the end, that is sometimes what makes the difference in these fights. Dricus has a great opportunity, but you know me, I am Team Khamzat and I trained with him.
“I don't see three rounds with Khamzat. I think he can also hit him on the feet, I really do that. He has a solid left hand. I have been on the receiving side a few times … I am the third round Khamzat.”
Darren Till hoped to be part of the preparations of Khamzat Chimaev on UFC 319
Although it does not seem as if the stars are matched to make it happen, Darren Till hoped to play a role in the Khamzat Chimaev training camp for UFC 319.
'De Gorilla' had been in a competitive fight with Dricus du Plessis, would undoubtedly give a valuable insight into what he learned when fighting 'Stillknocks'.
Until the Bloody Elbow in an exclusive chat in May said that Chimaev had been in contact and that he hopes to reunite with 'Borz'.
“He asked me to come by and help with the striking things, so I said I would do that. If the stars coordinate for that, I would like to come for that.”