Chimaev visibly slowed down in his two career decision wins over Gilbert Burns and Kamaru Usman. He is scheduled for his first five-round fight against Du Plessis, which is why Weidman is ultimately siding with the champion to retain his title.

Khamzat Chimaev to maul Dricus du Plessis in the opening rounds Du Plessis has an uncanny ability to win fights he should lose on paper, like Robert Whittaker a