We are only three weeks from one of the most anticipated UFC fights of the year. Islam Makhachevy the indefinite delayjon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, the promotion has generated a great Enufc 320 confrontation on August 16 – Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev for the indisputable medium weight of the UFC.

These are two undefeated giants with radically different fighting styles, which collide with supremacy in a struggle that could define division in the coming years.

Dricus du plassis: the brave champion who refuses to bend

Dricus du plesisesta undefeated in the UFC with an impressive 9-0 registration, with recent stoppages on the adesanyaywhittakery, a second consecutive victory dismiss Stricklandenufc 312.-The South African champion is known for his wild and unpredictable approach in the octagon, combined with an iron will and an improved gas tank. nose surgery.

Du plassis has proven to be a problem that no one at the higher level can easily solve. From his punches of punishment to his relentless rhythm, the heart and cardio of Du Plessis have made him one of the most durable average weights that the UFC has seen. Even when he is cornered in a corner, he has always found a way to balance.

Khamzat Chimaev: The man of the sack of the UFC returns

On the opposite side of the cage is the undefeated phenomenon Chimaev, which has a professional unattrajectory we call “Borz”, Chimaev has overlooked its welter and medium weight opponents.

In his last two appearances, Chimaev abused Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman champions, showing his domain in the medium weight and winning a fast track to the title.

Chimaev average 4.31 demolition for an UFC fight and has a 100%demolition defense, which makes it one of MMA’s most terrifying fighters today. Its combination of brute force, rapid level changes such as lightning and suffocating superior control has left experienced veterans like USman defenseless in the mat.

Michael Bisping advice: Fight fire with fire

Former medium weight champion of UFCMichael Bispingha offered a forceful but intriguing strategy for Du Plessis: fight Chimaev “in his own game.”

“Dricus du plessis, I mean, you can’t doubt this type,” said Bisping during the UFC ABU Dhabi post-show.
-You don’t feel intimidated. There are videos of Dricus du Plessis online that face a whole team of black belt from Gracie Barra and send them all one by one. ”

Bisping points to the physicality of Du Plessis and the underground grip background as key weapons.

-It’s big. It is strong. Fought. It has great judo. It has knockout power. The nose has been operated, so now it also has a great gas tank. ”

And when it comes to dealing with the suffocating struggle of Chimaev, Bisping warns that running or playing the defensive game will not work.

“Look what he did to Usman … That’s good thing is Khamzat Chimaev in wrestling. So, if you try to do everything possible to avoid and escape and run, you are just fleeing all the time. It will catch you.”

-No. To the devil with that. Find it in front, ”Bisping concluded.
“Fight against him in his own game.”

The Wrestling War: Can du Plessis Survive?

Chimaev’s domination on the ground is no secret. Its transition speed, wrist control and pressure -based grip has overwhelmed the opponents who thought they were elite fighters, including Kamaru Usman, widely considered one of the best demolition defenses in the history of UFC.

Aúndu pssssis is not a hunched hand. The South African has a solid training in judo and wrestling, and has been seen working with elite submission specialists in preparation for this fight. His ability to reverse positions, fight against his back and explode from the revolts could be the wild card in this confrontation.

Not to forget the plassis, it has not been sent in more than 11 years.

The last Loss of Du Plessis was a lesson

While Du Plessis is undefeated in the UFC, he has suffered two professional losses at the beginning of his career. His last defeat was in 2018 Parabrto Soldica through KO in a rematch for the KSW title. Interestingly, Du Plessis had ended with SOLED in his first encounter, causing his rivalry to be 1-1.

His only loss of submission occurred on all the way back in2014 to Garreth McLellan, who assured a victory for strangulation in guillotine. That was more than a decade ago, and since then Du Plessis has become a complete and lasting force in the medium weight.

The resistance of the champion, both mentally and physically, is perhaps his most dangerous asset, something that Chimaev has never had to deal with more than five rounds.

What happens if you travel the distance?

One of the most important questions in this confrontation thus eased that Chimaev resists a war of five rounds. While du plessis has been tested in multiple exhausting rounds, Chimaev has never been deeply pushed into the waters of the UFC championship.

The only time Chimaev approached adversity was in his brutal Congilbert Burns, which he won by decision, but not without suffering serious damage.

If du plessis can survive early attack and drag Chimaev to the posterior rounds, we could be seeing a war of wear – and the South African has already shown that it can prosper in that chaos.

Striker vs. Grappler… ¿O no tan simple?

On the paper, this fight has all the characteristics of a classic leading between the striker and the Grappler. But reducing it to that would be a mistake.

Chimaev has an explosive blow power and has knocked out several opponents on the feet. Similarly, Du Plessis has demonstrated grip capacity, judo throws and positional awareness to stay out of danger.

What makes this fight so convincing is the possibility that fighters can choose to surprise each other mutually shocking roles: Chimaev chose to hit him on the feet and du plessis immersed himself in his own demolition.

Do not be surprised if this ends up being much more chess technique of what fans expect, at least until a man lands a bomb that changes the fight.

What is at stake could not be.

Not only is it a struggle for the undisputed medium of medium weight, but it also has massive massive implications for both men.

• If Du Plessis wins, he consolidates his place as one of the most unlikely and notable champions in the recent UFC history, with a curriculum that includes consecutive victories over Chimaev, Adesanya, Whittaker and Strickland.
• If Chimaev wins, he takes the belt dominantly and officially becomes more terrifying strength in MMA today. He would also validate his meteoric ascent and celebrate years of exaggerations.

In any case, the medium weight division of UFC will have a new face, and the panorama will change forever.

Prediction: Rumbo of collision towards violence

Everything about this screaming confrontation. From the relentless pressure forward of Du Plessis to the suffocating earth game and the wild strike of Chimaev, it is difficult to imagine that this fight goes to the five complete assaults without fireworks.

The first rounds will probably issue the result. Sichimaev can impose his will and control from above, he can be able to suffocate Du Plessis in a strike. Perosi du plessis can fight, knock down things and fight fire with fire as bisping suggests, it can surprise the world once more.

Anyway, UFC 320 is emerging to be an unforgettable night, with two undefeated monsters that collide with gold, glory and legacy.

Bold prediction? Pain.
Real prediction? A total war between the two most dangerous men of the UFC medium weight division.

Mark your calendars: August 16, UFC 320 – Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. This is one that you will not want to lose yourself.