Will DDP’s UFC Title Reign Final?
We’re a full 12 months into Dricus du Plessis’ run because the UFC middleweight champion. Regardless of having two title defenses on his resume, rising 185-pounder Gregory Rodrigues wonders how for much longer DDP’s run will final (h/t MMAJunkie).
“It was good. It was good for DDP,” Rodrigues informed reporters at Wednesday’s media day. “He did his job. Earlier than the struggle, my thought was he’ll nonetheless be the champion, and he did. However I don’t know if he’s going to carry this belt to the tip of this 12 months. He’s going to struggle Chimaev, proper? It’s a great match, however his will remains to be there, proper? He’s the champion, he’s younger.
“However I don’t know if he has the standard to proceed with the belt. The division has modified, so many good names, and so they’re arising. (Nassourdine) Imavov is correct there, Caio Borralho. So many good guys arising. Me, a pair extra days and I’ll be there. The division is beginning to get thrilling, and I’m excited to reside on this excellent second.”
Many count on Khamzat Chimaev to be du Plessis’ subsequent title challenger. If “Stillknocks” can thwart Chimaev, he hopes to show his consideration to UFC mild heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. “Poatan” has his personal title protection arising in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev on March eighth. Very similar to Chimaev could be for DDP, followers and pundits imagine Ankalaev will probably be a stern take a look at for Pereira.
