Du Plessis Warns Chimaev After UFC 308: "He's Not Invincible"
Remember Khamzat Chimaev? The guy who was on a crazy hype train, racking up wins left and right? Yeah, he's back, and he's still pretty darn good. But after his win at UFC 308, one guy isn't buying all the hype: Darren Du Plessis.
Du Plessis, who was on the undercard of UFC 308, had some pretty strong words for Chimaev after his win. The South African fighter said that Chimaev, while talented, is not invincible. He's been known to talk a lot of trash, but Du Plessis is ready to shut him up.
"He's a good fighter, no doubt about it. But he's not invincible," Du Plessis said after his fight. "He's going to get beat one day. And when that happens, I hope it's me."
Du Plessis is known for his tough style and ability to take a beating. He's not afraid of a good fight, and he's willing to stand toe-to-toe with any opponent. That's exactly what Chimaev might be missing: a fighter who won't back down.
The UFC is a brutal sport, and anyone can get beaten. Du Plessis is right, Chimaev isn't invincible. He's still relatively early in his career, and he's going to face tougher challenges as he climbs the ranks.
It'll be interesting to see if Du Plessis gets his chance to face Chimaev. The two fighters seem destined to clash eventually, especially if Du Plessis continues to win. It's a clash of styles that could be an absolute barn burner.
One thing's for sure, Chimaev is going to have to be careful. He can't afford to underestimate anyone, especially not a tough guy like Du Plessis. The UFC is full of fighters ready to take a shot at the top, and Chimaev is squarely in the crosshairs.