about 2 months ago

Dricus Du Plessis Doubts Khamzat Chimaev Can Reinvent His Game

The ex-middleweight champion believes Chimaev will bring the same style in his first title defense against Sean Strickland, not a sharper stand-up game. “I don’t think he has the ability to change,” Du Plessis said, adding that Chimaev cannot “match any good striker.” Du Plesis says his own improvements will let him beat Chimaev “at his own game” next time.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Dricus Du Plessis Backs Sean Strickland’s Chances Against Khamzat Chimaev

The former champion believes Strickland can trouble middleweight champion Chimaev at UFC 328 in May. “In striking, Strickland definitely beats Khamzat,” Du Plessis said, while warning that Chimaev becomes dangerous once opponents are grounded. He added Strickland is “a lot stronger than people might think.” Du Plessis lost the title to the undefeated Chimaev via decision last year.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Daniel Cormier Says Khamzat Chimaev Put a ‘Bounty’ on Himself for Sean Strickland Camp

Cormier says Chimaev is pushing his camp to extremes ahead of his first middleweight title defense against Strickland, even offering money to anyone who can submit him in training. “Khamzat is putting a bounty on himself,” Cormier said. He claimed elite partners are going all out, showing how seriously Chimaev is treating a matchup expected to test his striking.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Cory Sandhagen Says Merab Dvalishvili Rushed Petr Yan Rematch

Sandhagen believes the former bantamweight champion Dvalishvili underestimated Petr Yan in their rematch and failed to prepare long enough. He said Merab “took the fight way too soon” and should have given Yan more respect. Still, Sandhagen expects a third meeting to stay close and sees Dvalishvili edging the trilogy, despite Yan’s strong showing in the second bout.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Kamaru Usman Calls for Conor McGregor Fight in 2026

Usman has now publicly targeted the former lightweight champion for 2026, posting the simple matchup pitch: “Usman vs McGregor 2026.” The callout pairs a former UFC welterweight champion with the sport’s biggest crossover star, whose return remains uncertain. McGregor has not fought since his July 2021 leg break, while Usman is searching for a marquee next step and fresh momentum.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis Grappling Match Eyed for São Paulo

A grappling match between #1 UFC lightweight Tsarukyan and Danis is being targeted for April 8 in São Paulo. The matchup would come shortly after both compete at Rafael Lovato Jr.’s #RAF07 event in Tampa on March 28. Tsarukyan recently submitted ex-UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev at Hype Brazil, while Danis continues competing in grappling amid sporadic MMA and boxing appearances.

By Afnan Chougle

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