Khamzat Chimaev may have a hard time throwing Drus Du Plessis, according to an MMA icon.
The couple is planned to wage war on UFC 319 on August 16 in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
After producing so many spectacular performance, many expect that 'Borz' will win. Darren Till thinks that Chimaev du Plessis will beat within two rounds.
However, another expert is convinced that the South African can keep his.
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Chael Sonnen says that Khamzat Chimaev will have trouble removing Dricus du Plessis
Although Chael Sonnen accepts that Khamzat Chimaev is the favorite who is confronted with Dricus Du Plessis in his confrontation, he does not exclude the reigning UFC champion.
The famous Waste Stalker is convinced that 'Still Knocks' has the talent in the grasping department to give the challenger an point for his money.
In a video that was uploaded to his YouTube channel, said 'The American Gangster': 'How is he going to beat him? I am not completely sure that Chimaev can get him as desired. I am not completely sure that he can keep him there.
“We will know in the very first round. If Dricus is removed in the first round, things will unravel very quickly. But if he can defend a Takedown for the first five minutes, it will only be easier after that.
“It's an exciting match, I would expect Chimaev to be the favorite, and that's him.”
Sean Strickland predicts Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev
Sean Strickland shared the cage with Du Plessis on two different occasions.
That is why he is in the perfect position to give his opinion about whether he believes that his old rival has the minerals to overcome one of the most frightening hunters in sport.
It is not surprising that the American did not shy away from his view of the collision.
In a recent interview, Strickland du Plessis vs Chimaev analyzed.