Khamzat Chimaev is coming for Dricus Du Plessis’ middleweight title, and the Chechen is getting somewhat assist from President-elect Donald Trump … Form of.
Sadly, Chimaev must get in line as Dana White has already promised the following title alternative to ex-champion Sean Strickland. After all, that received’t cease Chimaev from capturing his shot on social media.
Lately, the undefeated Chimaev took to X and tagged Du Plessis in a submit that includes a picture of Trump pointing his finger.
A little bit 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 america, 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 by way of a considerably questionable cut up choice. By all accounts, that also appears to be the plan, however White just lately confirmed that Chimaev plans on competing for the middleweight title in 2025.
The one query is, will or not 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.”
