Joe Rogan recently weighed in on the highly anticipated UFC matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, who just defended his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland, is gearing up to take on the undefeated Chimaev next.
In his last fight, Du Plessis secured a unanimous decision victory over Strickland, further establishing his impressive MMA record of 23 wins and just 2 losses. This victory sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying clash with Chimaev, who boasts an unblemished record of 14 wins from 14 fights.
While Du Plessis has aspirations to challenge UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the future, he remains focused on his upcoming fight with Chimaev. At a recent press conference, he stated, “Khamzat is next. My goal is to be the greatest in this sport, and defeating Pereira would certainly enhance my legacy. But for now, my complete attention is on Chimaev.”
On his podcast, Joe Rogan discussed the unpredictable nature of the upcoming Du Plessis-Chimaev fight. He noted Chimaev’s rapid takedown ability and raised questions about the implications of moving up to the 185-pound weight class.
Anticipation for the fight has intensified following confirmation from UFC president Dana White that Du Plessis and Chimaev are set to face off in the Octagon. With both fighters eager to make their mark, fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter between these two elite competitors.
