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Khamzat Chimaev’s 17-second UFC victim explains picking Dricus du Plessis to win at UFC 319
‘Borz’ stole the headlines owing to his performance against Gerald Meerschaert, who holds the most finishes in UFC middleweight history. The American did not get a chance to showcase his renowned grappling on the night, with Chimaev knocking Meerschaert out with one punch after just 17 seconds.
Chael Sonnen: Khamzat Chimaev win puts Dricus Du Plessis in top three pound-for-pound
By handing Chimaev his first-career loss, Sonnen says Du Plessis would move up a couple of spots in the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings. Du Plessis holds two wins over Sean Strickland, and finishes over former middleweight champions Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya.
In a clip shared by Championship Rounds and during an interview with the Chicago Sports Network, Du Plessis addressed the idea of moving up to light heavyweight.
Dricus Du Plessis praises Israel Adesanya, calling him the toughest and best opponent he’s ever faced inside the octagon.
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