Wrestling-heavy fighters have often dominated inside the UFC octagon, and Khamzat Chimaev is no exception. Known for overwhelming his opponents with relentless grappling, ‘Borz’ has finished many of his fights using sheer wrestling pressure. Now, as he gears up for a title clash with Dricus Du Plessis, many believe Du Plessis might struggle to deal with Chimaev’s ground game.

A lot of fans and analysts feel that if the fight goes the distance, Dricus Du Plessis has a real shot at winning on points. On the other hand, many believe Khamzat Chimaev will need to finish the fight early if he wants to come out on top. But Du Plessis isn’t too concerned about the hype around Chimaev’s wrestling. Speaking to Fox News, the middleweight champ made it clear:

“This is not grappling or wrestling.

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