Khamzat Chimaev is coming for Dricus Du Plessis’ middleweight title, and the Chechen is getting just a little assist from President-elect Donald Trump … Kind of.
Sadly, Chimaev should get in line as Dana White has already promised the subsequent title alternative to ex-champion Sean Strickland. After all, that gained’t cease Chimaev from taking pictures his shot on social media.
Just lately, the undefeated Chimaev took to X and tagged Du Plessis in a put up that includes a picture of Trump pointing his finger.
A bit of odd seeing a Chechen fighter who lives within the Center East calling out a South African with an image of a former and soon-to-be President of the US, however you do you, Chimaev.
‘The Reaper’ thinks Khamzat chimaev ought to stroll straight right into a title battle
Initially, the plan was for ‘DDP’ to place his title on the road in opposition to Strickland in a rematch of the UFC 297 conflict that noticed Du Plessis escape with a win and the belt through a considerably questionable cut up determination. By all accounts, that also appears to be the plan, however White lately confirmed that Chimaev plans on competing for the middleweight title in 2025.
The one query is, will it’s earlier than or after Strickland’s promised shot?
If you happen to ask Robert Whittaker, the reply is fairly clear.
“I’m interested to see what he does next,” Whittaker stated on The MMArcade podcast. “I think he’s going to be a nightmare for a lot of the dudes in the top five because I don’t know how you stop that takedown? I think he should go straight to Dricus. I don’t think sitting out should be rewarded ever. But it’s not my call, not my decision.”
