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Dricus Du Plessis Backs Sean Strickland Over Nassourdine Imavov to Beat Khamzat Chimaev

Asked who pushes Chimaev harder, Du Plessis sided with Strickland over Imavov. ‘100 percent,’ he said, citing Strickland’s 2023 win over Imavov and his scramble craft. He noted he fought Strickland twice (2024 and 2025). “Strickland is stronger than people think, and his technique to get back to his feet is very good.” That get-up game is the clear separator overall.