Belal Muhammad Shares Pick for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

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Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event at UFC 319 on Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. While Chimaev is known for his elite grappling, Du Plessis has been able to wear down opponents during his promotional tenure.



However, Muhammad believes people underestimate Chimaev’s gas tank. “Remember the Name” agrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s assessment that Chimaev could do well on the feet. While Chimaev is known for his grappling, Muhammad believes “Borz” shouldn’t exhaust himself early by trying to force takedowns. According to Muhammad, Chimaev is technically superior in all aspects and should secure the win if he manages his pace.

Muhammad: Chimaev Needs to Pace Himself in First Round​

"Honestly, I think too many people are counting out Chimaev’s cardio,” Muhammad said on YouTube. “I think what Khabib said – if he stands up with him, if he strikes with him, he could do well. DDP has an awkward style, but he does get hit a lot and he breaks a lot of guys with fatigue. If Chimaev doesn’t come out super hard in the first round trying to take him down and letting out all his energy, I think he’ll be fine if he keeps it standing… I got Chimaev. I think Chimaev is a lot crisper on the feet and definitely crisper on the ground."

Du Plessis hasn’t lost since 2016 and has defended his title twice since winning it against Sean Strickland. Meanwhile, Chimaev comes off a submission win over Robert Whittaker, his sixth finish in eight UFC wins.

Belal Muhammad predicts Khamzat Chimaev will take out Dricus Du Plessis

"Honestly, too many people are counting out Chimaev’s cardio. DDP has an awkward style, but he gets hit a lot and he breaks a lot of guys with fatigue. If Chimaev doesn’t come out super hard in the… pic.twitter.com/oivTHQv9FO

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Belal Muhammad Shares Pick for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

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Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event at UFC 319 on Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. While Chimaev is known for his elite grappling, Du Plessis has been able to wear down opponents during his promotional tenure.



However, Muhammad believes people underestimate Chimaev’s gas tank. “Remember the Name” agrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s assessment that Chimaev could do well on the feet. While Chimaev is known for his grappling, Muhammad believes “Borz” shouldn’t exhaust himself early by trying to force takedowns. According to Muhammad, Chimaev is technically superior in all aspects and should secure the win if he manages his pace.

Muhammad: Chimaev Needs to Pace Himself in First Round​

"Honestly, I think too many people are counting out Chimaev’s cardio,” Muhammad said on YouTube. “I think what Khabib said – if he stands up with him, if he strikes with him, he could do well. DDP has an awkward style, but he does get hit a lot and he breaks a lot of guys with fatigue. If Chimaev doesn’t come out super hard in the first round trying to take him down and letting out all his energy, I think he’ll be fine if he keeps it standing… I got Chimaev. I think Chimaev is a lot crisper on the feet and definitely crisper on the ground."

Du Plessis hasn’t lost since 2016 and has defended his title twice since winning it against Sean Strickland. Meanwhile, Chimaev comes off a submission win over Robert Whittaker, his sixth finish in eight UFC wins.



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Belal Muhammad Shares Pick for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

www.sherdog.com

Spoiler

@HHJ

@fujitsugroundnpound

@Neck&Neck
@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa @BangBang @Substance Abuse @John makfresshi @Islam Imamate @Wong_Wongster_Irish @TCE @Jackonfire @helax @Iroh

"If Chimaev fights like someone else completely, he should win - so I'm confidently picking him."

Mental gymnastics at all?

 

[Uber_Noober]

I nodded out reading whatever he wrote.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Muslim guy picks fellow Muslim guy.

 

[Street Bishop]

Who?

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

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Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

Du Plessis puts his middleweight title on the line against Chimaev in the main event at UFC 319 on Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. While Chimaev is known for his elite grappling, Du Plessis has been able to wear down opponents during his promotional tenure.



However, Muhammad believes people underestimate Chimaev’s gas tank. “Remember the Name” agrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s assessment that Chimaev could do well on the feet. While Chimaev is known for his grappling, Muhammad believes “Borz” shouldn’t exhaust himself early by trying to force takedowns. According to Muhammad, Chimaev is technically superior in all aspects and should secure the win if he manages his pace.

Muhammad: Chimaev Needs to Pace Himself in First Round​

"Honestly, I think too many people are counting out Chimaev’s cardio,” Muhammad said on YouTube. “I think what Khabib said – if he stands up with him, if he strikes with him, he could do well. DDP has an awkward style, but he does get hit a lot and he breaks a lot of guys with fatigue. If Chimaev doesn’t come out super hard in the first round trying to take him down and letting out all his energy, I think he’ll be fine if he keeps it standing… I got Chimaev. I think Chimaev is a lot crisper on the feet and definitely crisper on the ground."

Du Plessis hasn’t lost since 2016 and has defended his title twice since winning it against Sean Strickland. Meanwhile, Chimaev comes off a submission win over Robert Whittaker, his sixth finish in eight UFC wins.



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Belal Muhammad Shares Pick for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Belal Muhammad recently revealed his prediction for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

www.sherdog.com

Spoiler

@HHJ

@fujitsugroundnpound

@Neck&Neck
@Arqueto @BroRogan @Carl Drogo @lsa
@StonedLemur @Fight Professor @TerrorTimmy @Elvis. @ryun253 @don't ask @C0NCH3TO @MEAN357 @Cooliox @mudrubble @Bobby Boulders @Simple Southerner @svmr_db @Luthien @BoxerMaurits @Neck&Neck @SeattleFightFan @Ares Black @SalvadorAllende @Arm Barbarian @Blanqa Blanqua @Royce's Gi @Cooliox @Krixes @MXZT @wisdom blows @nonoob @Mohawk Banditó @JKS @SuperNerd @2004 account @Mammothman @Bushwhacker B @Siver! @TITS @Cowboy Kurt Angle @Jose Beehive @MEAN357 @NoBiasJustMMA @FlyingDeathKick @Doughie99 @13Seconds @CPH @Kenny Powerth @OldBoy91 @Kryptt @Paynebringer @HI SCOTT NEWMAN @Poirierfan @SenorFranko @MMALOPEZ @Hellowhosthat @Get To Da Choppa @BangBang @Substance Abuse @John makfresshi @Islam Imamate @Wong_Wongster_Irish @TCE @Jackonfire @helax @Iroh

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Muslim guy picks fellow Muslim guy.

I don't think one has ever picked against one of their boys. Very loyal, should be respected!

"If Chimaev fights like someone else completely, he should win - so I'm confidently picking him."

Mental gymnastics at all?

I've seen it from multiple places now talking about some Zen Khamzat coming out as if the guy has been training in the hyperbolic time chamber. I don't get it, but how funny would it be if we actually saw a calm Khamzat come out and he just gets fucked up for trying to save his gas lol

 

[Siver!]

I've seen it from multiple places now talking about some Zen Khamzat coming out as if the guy has been training in the hyperbolic time chamber. I don't get it, but how funny would it be if we actually saw a calm Khamzat come out and he just gets fucked up for trying to save his gas lol

We've seen some shockers when aggressive fighters randomly decide to be "patient".

In fact, Ibo Aslan just did it this past weekend lol

 

[Neck&Neck]

Remember The Picks
He says Khamzat is a lot crisper on the feet
But kham hasn’t knocked out anybody of note in the UFC just some bums like Meerscheart and Rhys McKee

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

Remember The Picks
He says Khamzat is a lot crisper on the feet
But kham hasn’t knocked out anybody of note in the UFC just some bums like Meerscheart and Rhys McKee

He has quite crisp hands IMO, before he's tired at least, then he starts swinging a little more wildly. His rear straight is money, we just haven't really seen him throw a punch since 2023.

 

[KO Shotz]

DDP is no scrub on the ground. Yes, Chimaev is known for his success when taking his fights to the ground, but DDP can handle his own in that area if need be.

& to Khamzat being more "crisp" than DDP standing. I think it's crazy that Belal & Khabib are saying it'll be a good idea for Khamzat to stand with DDP. I think DDP fucks Khamzat up standing.

 

[amok attitude]

So khamzat is an entertaining fighter, has a killer rd1 and is loved for that and... good old belal enters the stage and give us the "he should take it slow in the 1st and pace himself".
Fuck that, he should break ddp s jaw within the first 3 minutes of that fight ! Lets bleed !

 

[TITS]

He has quite crisp hands IMO, before he's tired at least, then he starts swinging a little more wildly. His rear straight is money, we just haven't really seen him throw a punch since 2023.

So, whose hands are more crispy?

 

[Bradillac]

I don't think one has ever picked against one of their boys. Very loyal, should be respected!


I've seen it from multiple places now talking about some Zen Khamzat coming out as if the guy has been training in the hyperbolic time chamber. I don't get it, but how funny would it be if we actually saw a calm Khamzat come out and he just gets fucked up for trying to save his gas lol

It’s weird, people have turned Chimaev into some unbeatable fighter in their heads even though we’ve seen him struggle with lesser opponents. I get that he’s still pretty untested so people have to kind of imagine how he’d do against top competition, but I think we’ve seen enough of him to know that he has some serious holes in his game.

 

[Luthien]

Belal is so desperate to be part of any bathtub brigade and they don't seem to like him back that much

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

So, whose hands are more crispy?

Between him and Dricus?
Hard to tell. The only mutual opponent they had was dealt with in polar opposite ways.
Dricus has that plodding half Dutch style which is ugly but effective, throws shots from a lot of off angles and offputting timings. His strength is mixing in a lot of body kicks, especially while he's swapping stances and can let the left one rip at the body. DDP is undoubtedly the better overall striker.

Khamzat is more of a classic wrestler turned wrestle-boxer, with a strong dominant rear hand, the ability to generate great power from his hips when he's squared off against someone (like against Meerschart), but his jab is still developing and his striking dynamics haven't been shown yet, though he hasn't really needed it.

He tends to get sloppier later when he's tired, leading him to have a lower striking defense percentage than DDP even if his average fight time is way, way shorter. That's an interesting stat that I haven't seen anyone really bring up.




While he is an inch taller, Khamzat will have a one inch reach disadvantage, which is mostly negligible, however it has proven to give Khamzat some trouble before. Marty also outreached him, and outstruck him to such an extent in the third that Kamaru ended up evening up the significant strike totals.

When Khamzat gets tired, he gets sloppy. If he gets tired and sloppy against Dricus, he's going to get hurt, but I won't be surprised at all by a Khamzat gorilla-mode sub in the first.

I've bet on DDP many times when he was an underdog, won't stop now. Guy looks better and better each fight and people still sleep heavily on him. Should be a great fight, probably the best MW fight we'll get for a while.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

When the plan is to do it all differently then your whole career its a dumb idea

 

[MMAFanCal]

The same guy who said 'all of the middleweight division is garbage - except [my Muslim brother] Chimaev'

No surprises here. He picked against Dricus in both of the Strickland fights and Adesanya fight. The guy always picks against Dricus and loses face every time only to do the same thing the next time. Yet, still trashes him after every domination Dricus demonstrates. The guy has no shame.