Dricus Du Plessis has his eyes fixated on only one opponent. And that is none other than Khamzat Chimaev. With the mega fight coming up soon, Du Plessis ensures his training remains on point. However, he seems to be aware of Chimaev’s tendency to get injured and pull out of crucial fights. And thus, ‘Stillknocks’ knows exactly what to do in such a scenario.
Khamzat Chimaev has a history of pulling out of his fights. The most recent example was when he failed to show up initially against Robert Whittaker. Speaking on the same, Du Plessis stated that he is willing to wait in such a case. The UFC middleweight champion also pointed out that he will not be fighting the backup, Nassourdine Imavov. Terming Chimaev was the best fight for him, but Du Plessis seemed to be pretty much egged up.
“I want to fight Khamzat… I will wait for him to be ready. I want to fight him because he’s the best right now,” Du Plessis stated via ‘RMC Sport Combat.’
Dricus du Plessis says he won’t fight Nassourdine Imavov if Khamzat Chimaev pulls out of their fight early
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 6, 2025
“I want to fight Khamzat… I will wait for him to be ready. I want to fight him because he’s the best right now.”
🎥 @RMCSportCombat #UFC319
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Surely, Du Plessis has made his intentions pretty clear. Now, it is up to Khamzat Chimaev to have a proper fight camp and show up without any fuss. Meanwhile, before his fight with Chimaev, Du Plessis clarified how his legacy was at stake in the fight.
Dricus Du Plessis Willing To Risk It All To Chase Greatness
Du Plessis knows how much of a threat Khamzat Chimaev can be. With his swift takedowns and explosive play in the initial rounds, Du Plessis faces an uphill battle. But the champion also knows that beating the Chechnya native will elevate his status as a fighter to the next level. And with so much at stake, DDP is willing to risk it all to become an UFC great.
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“You have no idea what I’m willing to do to be the greatest, but soon you’ll find out,” Du Plessis said.
🗣️ "You have no idea what I’m willing to do to be the greatest, but soon you’ll find out.." 🇿🇦🇿🇦
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) May 30, 2025
Dricus Du Plessis isn’t just defending his belt at UFC 319 — he’s looking to make a statement.
The champ is locked in and ready to show the world why he’s on top. pic.twitter.com/dfszQnxmkZ
Thus, with things looking quite interesting, what happens next remains to be seen.
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