Luke Rockhold and Joe Rogan agree that there might only be one man who can finally end the unbeaten run of Khamzat Chimaev.
After he looked unbeatable for his entire UFC career, Dricus du Plessis was made to look as a beginner, because Chimaev dominated him completely to win the middleweight title on UFC 319. And after the fact the question was responded, if not the South African than the new champion.
An important factor will have to be strong struggling, both offensive and more importantly defensive. And there is an impressive promotional newcomer who can be both Rogan and former title holder Rockhold Competition.
Luke Rockhold believes that Reinier De Ridder Khamzat could beat Chimaev
Luke Rockhold is currently preparing for his first misfits against Darren until August 30 in Manchester. However, that did not stop him to tune in to watch while Khamzat Chimaev finally claimed middleweight gold.
And asked in an exclusive chat of Bloody Elbow who could beat the Chechen champion, he replied: “Well, who can struggle? De Ridder, yes, he could be difficult, he could be a problem for Khamzat.
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“I don't like to give him the honor because he is not so good, but I still think that a man like Paulo Costa would cause problems. His wrestling defense is not bad and look at what he did against Yoel Romero, although Romero does not remain his struggle, but he could defend many Takedown's.
“But in reality I love De Ridder. He is probably the number one choice for this thing, certainly.”
Joe Rogan called Reinier de Ridder as a potential boogeyman after UFC 319
It is the same opinion as Joe Rogan, who said in the post-fight broadcast that he thinks that the former One FC champion might be the only one that is bothering Chimaev. His defensive wrestling will be the key, but there will continue to ask about his striking and highest experience.
“Especially Reinier de Ridder, in view of his ability to struggle on the ground, and also his ability to land shots,” said Rogan, after the show after the show he discussed the list of potential opponents of Chimaev with Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik.
“Especially the knee he lands. That is filthy … toughness, experience, he throws those combinations with that long walk -in knee. He is interesting.”