Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will be fighting it out for the middleweight title. Till now, Du Plessis has established himself as one of the most dominant fighters in the middleweight division. However, going up against Chimaev, the fight is being touted as one of the toughest. However, with a lot of speculation going on, Robert Whittaker seems to know who exactly would come out on top.
Now, having fought Chimaev himself, Whittaker surely knows a thing or two about his style. Speaking on ‘Main Event TV,’ Whittaker stated that Chimaev will surely try to take Du Plessis down. However, once he does that, ‘Borz’ needs to make sure that he finishes him. Otherwise, according to Whittaker, Du Plessis will be reigning supreme.
“I think I’m leaning towards Dricus. Chimaev will take him down — it’s *will he finish him before he gets back up?* Because if he doesn’t finish him on the ground, I think he loses,” said Du Plessis.
Robert Whittaker leans towards Dricus Du Plessis in upcoming title fight against Khamzat Chimaev 👀🔥
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 4, 2025
"I think I'm leaning towards Dricus. Chimaev will take him down — it's *will he finish him before he gets back up?* Because if he doesn't finish him on the ground, I think he… pic.twitter.com/r5XIFqxjdb
Du Plessis has undoubtedly proved himself on the big stage. He has defeated Sean Strickland twice and also submitted Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, fans online made some interesting comments about the potential match-up.
Fans Support Robert Whittaker As Warning Bells Ring For Khamzat Chimaev
Fans flocked to the comments section as soon as the prediction gained traction.
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One fan commented, “Khamzat struggled against a small Gilbert burns and just scraped a win against Kamaru Usman. The only way Khamzat wins is via a finish. If it gets past round 3 and goes to decision Dricus is winning.”
Khamzat struggled against a small Gilbert burns and just scraped a win against Kamaru Usman. The only way Khamzat wins is via a finish. If it gets past round 3 and goes to decision Dricus is winning
— Yus (@ysnapm) July 4, 2025
Another fan said, “Khamzat gets tired and he won’t be able to throw around DDP like he’s done others because DDP is stronger and way more muscle mass and that will help him and also power puncher that’s all DDP.”
Khamzat gets tired and he won’t be able to throw around DDP like he’s done others because DDP is stronger and way more muscle mass and that will help him and also power puncher that’s all DDP
— azzurro990 (@frankie0819) July 4, 2025
A third fan said, “Chimaev by submission in Round 3 or 4.”
Chimaev by submission in Round 3 or 4.
— Levent Heitmeier (@LeventHeitmeier) July 4, 2025
This user said, “This could be Khamzat toughest fight.”
This could be Khamzat toughest fight
— 23👺 (@MichaelAjogwu2) July 4, 2025
A fan pointed out, “Dricus is so underrated going into chimaev fight”
"Dricus is so underrated going into chimaev fight" pic.twitter.com/QPfJuYv7wk
— August 16th 2025 (15-0)🎯🏆 (@VBleidd) July 4, 2025
Another fan noted, “And DDP hits so hard.”
And DDP hits so hard 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
— Ragnar 58 (@SimpsonMbewe) July 4, 2025
Lastly, a fan chimed in, saying, “I think DDP by TKO.”
I think DDP by TKO.
— Tommy Tran (@TommyTr4n) July 4, 2025
Thus, with anticipation hitting the peak, it remains to be seen what happens next.\
