Get ready for a heated debate, because Dricus du Plessis has some strong opinions on the future of Khamzat Chimaev's career!
Du Plessis, who recently faced Chimaev in the octagon, believes that the new UFC middleweight champion should stay put and not challenge Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title. Despite his own experience being dominated by Chimaev, du Plessis stands firm in his belief that this potential matchup would be a disaster for his former opponent.
"Khamzat, there's no way he beats Pereira," du Plessis boldly states. But here's where it gets controversial... Chimaev has been vocal about his desire to move up to 205 pounds and take on Pereira, especially after Pereira's impressive win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.
When asked about this potential fight, du Plessis doesn't hold back. He believes that Pereira, a potential future hall of famer, would give Chimaev a run for his money. "I think Pereira is one of the greatest to ever do this sport," du Plessis explains. "He's a big guy, and even at light heavyweight, he looked massive against Ankalaev."
And this is the part most people miss: Pereira's ability to easily make the move to heavyweight is a huge factor in du Plessis' prediction. With Pereira's size and skill, du Plessis doesn't see any realistic chance of Chimaev coming out on top.
So, what do you think? Is du Plessis right in his assessment, or is he underestimating Chimaev's potential? Weigh in and let us know your thoughts in the comments! This debate is sure to spark some fiery discussions among MMA fans.
