All however set to problem for gold subsequent after UFC 312, Khamzat Chimaev has ripped Dricus du Plessis following his win over fellow rival, Sean Strickland — describing the pairing between the duo as a “bullsh*t fight” between the duo in Sydney.
du Plessis, the present undisputed middleweight champion, returned tonight in the principle occasion of UFC 312 in Australia, taking up former-foe, Strickland — touchdown a shocking unanimous resolution victory in opposition to the previous champion.
Delivering his second profession win over Strickland following their contentious matchup in January of final 12 months, du Plessis left the world tonight with the consequence greater than past doubt — fracturing the previous’s nostril with a shocking overhand proper within the third spherical, limiting the challenger’s outpoint from then on out.
Touchdown a cushty unanimous resolution (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) victory over the challenger tonight ‘Downunder’, du Plessis has already been backed to battle the unbeaten, Chimaev in his subsequent title protection — with UFC CEO, Dana White rubber stamping the Chechen as the subsequent title chaser.
Nevertheless, standing reverse present mild heavyweight kingpin, Alex Pereira — who cornered Strickland tonight, South African star, du Plessis issued a problem to the Brazilian, in a bid to turn into a two-weight champion.
“This is another one of my Achilles [quotes], and since he’s standing across the Octagon, is there no one else?” Dricus du Plessis informed Daniel Cormier throughout his post-fight interview, whereas evident at mild heavyweight kingpin, Alex Pereira. Is there nobody else?”
Khamzat Chimaev rips Dricus du Plessis after profitable UFC 312 return
Nevertheless, watching intently tonight at proceedings in Sydney, the undefeated finisher, Chimaev shared his ideas on du Plessis’ victory in opposition to Strickland — describing the pairing as a “bullsh*t fight” for the belt.
Largest bullsh*t is that this battle,” Khamzat Chimaev posted on his official X account aimed toward Dricus du Plessis following his title protection at UFC 312.
Largest bullshit is that this battle 🥱🥱🥱
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) February 9, 2025
