Joe Rogan recently weighed in on the highly anticipated matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC. Du Plessis, fresh off a successful defense of his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland, is now gearing up to take on the undefeated Chimaev.

In their recent showdown, Du Plessis emerged victorious over Strickland, showcasing his impressive MMA record of 23 wins and only 2 losses. This victory sets the stage for an exciting clash between Du Plessis and Chimaev, who boasts a perfect record of 14 wins from 14 fights.

Du Plessis has his sights set on eventually facing UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, but he is fully focused on his upcoming bout with Chimaev. At a press conference, Du Plessis emphasized, “Khamzat is next. While beating Pereira would be a huge achievement for my legacy, my priority right now is Chimaev.”

Joe Rogan, discussing the potential outcome of the Du Plessis-Chimaev fight, highlighted the unpredictability surrounding the matchup. On his podcast, he mentioned Chimaev’s quick takedown ability and speculated on the effects of moving up to the 185-pound weight class.

The excitement for the fight reached new heights when UFC president Dana White confirmed that Du Plessis and Chimaev are set to collide in the Octagon. With both fighters hungry to prove themselves, fans can look forward to a thrilling battle between two top-tier competitors.