This previous weekend at UFC Oklahoma Metropolis, Dricus du Plessis returned to profitable methods in pure dominant trend by beating Kamaru Usman by unanimous determination.
Throughout the post-fight presser, Du Plessis took a lighthearted jab on the No. 3-ranked middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov.
The South African fighter believes that the present and two-time 185-pound titleholder, Sean Strickland, will not be on his degree since he has already overwhelmed “Tarzan” twice. He then added in the course of the post-fight presser:
“[These guys are not on my level since] I beat him [Sean Strickland] twice, and I don’t even know if [Nassourdine ]Imavov remains to be preventing. Is he? He’s nonetheless preventing? Imavov.”
Take a look at Dricus du Plessis‘ feedback beneath:
Imavov could possibly be the following UFC middleweight title challenger. “The Sniper” is using a five-fight win streak and is keen to run it again with “Tarzan,” who beat him in 2023.
In the meantime, seemingly responding to Dricus du Plessis’ above feedback, Imavov posted on X:
“Chill out 🥱”
Take a look at Nassourdine Imavov’s feedback beneath:
Dana White feedback on if Dricus du Plessis has finished sufficient to earn the following title shot
On the UFC Oklahoma Metropolis post-fight presser, Dana White was requested if Dricus du Plessis’ dominant win over Kamaru Usman was sufficient to make him the following title challenger. White lauded “Stillknocks” however made it clear that the matchmakers haven’t but determined who Sean Strickland will face subsequent.
Take a look at Dana White’s feedback beneath:
Strickland might run it again with former champion Khamzat Chimaev, who’s hell-bent on securing the title match in any respect prices. Nassourdine Imavov is also the following title challenger. He has overtly expressed his frustration over not getting a title shot.
Du Plessis additionally likes the concept of a possible Strickland vs. Imavov bout, after which he needs to lock horns with Strickland and beat the latter a 3rd time to get his strap again. He advised Full Ship MMA:
“He is aware of I’ve all of the respect on the earth for him [Sean Strickland]. In a special life, I’d even name us mates. Combat Imavov and get a title protection; he earned that, and after that I’ll come and take my belt again”
Take a look at Dricus Du Plessis’ feedback beneath:
