One man will be defeated in the UFC for the first time when Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev meet.
Du Plessis will fight against Chimaev to defend the middleweight crown of the South African on August 16, when they head the UFC 319 pay-per-view in Chicago.
To date, 'Still Knocks' has the predictions of many to defeat Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya. But in the unbeaten 'Borz' many can think that Du Plessis' government can come to a brutal conclusion.
And while a hunter who is very familiar with the game of Chimaev, the Chechen Come Fight Night will support, he sees a route to success for the champion.
Jack Hermanson sees a way to victory for Dricus du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev
A 15 -month injury NOT Since Jack Hermansson defeated that Joe Pyfer has started 'The Joker' from the ranking. But the middleweight veteran is preparing to return against Gregory Rodrigues on UFC 317 in June.
If he has lifted his hand and re -created a potential increase in the title, Hermansson will keep an eye on the next championship conflict in his division, while Du Plessis and Chimaev collide in the United Center.
The 36-year-old knows the talents of Chimaev, who confronted him in a wrestling competition four years ago. To deny the reinforcing grab, Hermansson thinks Du Plessis should take 'Borz' in deep water.
“That will be a great fight,” Hermansson told the Home of Fight. “I think Khamzat is going to do it. Early early it will be difficult for Dricus.
“But if he can push the fight in the later rounds, I think he can have an advantage.
“I would bet my money is on Khamzat in this,” Hermansson added. 'Some people think he's just going to lead him [Du Plessis] About, but I think it will be a tough fight. “
How Jack Hermansson did against the struggle of Khamzat Chimaev
Chimaev dominated Hermansson when they met in a Freestyle wrestling match in Bulldog Fight Night 9 in Gothenburgers, Sweden.
At the time, 'Borz' was on for days of an emphatic victory over Li Jingliang in his long-awaited UFC back and took part in the Welterweight Division.
With that in mind, Chimaev came up with many heads when he surpassed Elite UFC competition in Hermansson on 187 pounds.
The pair now competes in the same weight class after problems on the scale that led Chimaev to moved to middleweight.
After winning Kamaru Usman in his first fight on 185 pounds, Chimaev Robert Whittaker stupid to earn his first title shot in the UFC.