Dricus Du Plessis was ‘hoping and praying’ to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 312 instead of Sean Strickland
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis didn’t hesitate to sign the dotted line for his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland. But as negotiations progressed for his next fight after defeating Israel Adesanya, du Plessis hoped the matchmakers would give Khamzat Chimaev the title shot instead of running it back with his former rival.
UFC 312: Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis believes he can 'absolutely' take down Khamzat Chimaev
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has Sean Strickland to fend off at UFC 312, but there's a wolf on the hunt. Khamzat Chimaev is next in line for a title shot and many are convinced he'll win.
UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev understand the opportunity he has in front of him following UFC 312 on Saturday ...
Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC), who previously spent time training at Xtreme Couture in Las ...
Before Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev became bitter rivals on social media, the duo had a cordial relationship and even ...
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