Media DC says he's against Chimaev vs. Borralho at UFC 317

[Unheralded Truth]

He's so brave, because for a while guys, no one was calling Khamzat Chimaev out. Nobody! But for Borralho it's worth it, he's like
'I'm in' and later says that Khamzat said yes to the fight, that it's available to happen. He said 'Let's do it!' but I, I got a problem with
this though. There’s no reason for an interim championship fight - Imma just put it out there. If there’s an interim title fight, being that Dricus has just fought very recently, it would be in my opinion, one of the most unjust interim titles made in recent UFC history. He's a champion that defends the belt and he's beating all the biggest names in that weightclass.

There is no need for an interim title fight but I do believe that this is what could happen. But then what does that do for Imavov? If he was the guy that Borralho was originally going to fight - where does this put him in all of this? What does it do for Imavov who's rolling right now, he's rolling and deserving to fight one of those guys. Everything felt so clean at 185 and this injury now mocks it up a little bit. If I'm Imavov I say 'This trifecta needs to becoma a foursome, because I have earned that'. Let's call a spade a spade, he deserves to be there.

But we need to give Dricus du Plessis his flowers, because after everytime he fights we retroactively talk about his greatness like
'Ah, I'm so tired. I can't believe that I doubted him again'. And this champion deserves the ability to deal with his injury, so I think Chimaev should just have to wait him out.

 

[dildos]

Dc is fat.

 

[gentel]

Because of the broken shin, I disagree that it's an unjust interim title - it'll take a long time to recover from that so the interim is good

However, it is true that Caio is not deserving yet and Khamzat vs Imavov (who knocked out Adesanya) would be the better interim title fight

 

[Mittens]

I am baffled by Cormier's thought process here.

If the rumoured severity of the injury is true, this is one of the few actually legitimate interim title situations. DC seems to think about this as some sort of "punishment" for the champ or something else equally stupid. Or in a more goodwill read, a "wait and see" if DDP comes back in a reasonable timeline.

Or this is just some weird promotional angle to get us posting about the interim title.

Goddamn circus.

Ps he's fat.

 

[World eater]

He is right in the sense it’s a bit soon since DDP fought recently. However, if the injury is serious, why wait? Get more fights out of Khamzat, by all means.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

DC orders at least 3 entrees and an appetizer at cheesecake factory

 

[Spath]

One of the most unjust interim titles… Like Aspinall’s interim title? That he even defended? Who even defends an interim title?

If DDP is out for a long time, whatever, make the fight. Interim title or not, keep things moving! There will be a lot of hype for this one anyway

 

[jenst]

"one of the most unjust interim titles made in recent UFC history"

The fat nerd should do the world a favour and shut up.

 

[kirsky]

Its simple fight yes, but not for interim title... + most unjust interim title is in HW div now, that shit is sad.

 

[13Seconds]

Because of the broken shin, I disagree that it's an unjust interim title - it'll take a long time to recover from that so the interim is good

However, it is true that Caio is not deserving yet and Khamzat vs Imavov (who knocked out Adesanya) would be the better interim title fight

We have no idea of the context of the "broken" shin. Could just be a small fracture.

 

[Alpha_T83]

If DDP is fighting later this year, Khamzat probably just waits and fights DDP. Based on DDP's statement, I doubt this fight happens now.

 

[Tweak896]

Well the MW title right now is as good as a Strickland rematch, the 3 guys Khamzat/Imavov/Caio have to do something besides sitting around. Izzy and Strickland have had more than enough chances.

 

[Fact Checker]

MW has been stagnant now with the same names being spammed for the last cycle. Washed Izzy with his endless supply of title shots and Strickland with his passive title performances. The UFC has been holding up the division with these same recycled fights.


We don’t even know how good DDP is with his run against one dimensional strikers. The only grappler he fought was a washed 40something CTE Brunson on his way out and he made DDP look incredibly sloppy.

Caio, Khamzat, Imavov are the new wave who need to get their shot. If DDP is not available soon then the division must move on.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Double Cheeseburger being allowed to talk is unjust to my ears

 

[SalvadorAllende]

MW has been stagnant now with the same names being spammed for the last cycle. Washed Izzy with his endless supply of title shots and Strickland with his passive title performances. The UFC has been holding up the division with these same recycled fights.


We don’t even know how good DDP is with his run against one dimensional strikers. The only grappler he fought was a washed 40something CTE Brunson on his way out and he made DDP look incredibly sloppy.

Caio, Khamzat, Imavov are the new wave who need to get their shot. If DDP is not available soon then the division must move on.

Dricus has fought twice per year since 2022 and fought only 2 months ago. Also he posted that he is not injuried. He is more active than most champions.

He can only fight whoever they put in front o him... Imavov and Khamzat deserve a title fight.. Caio does not. Plain and simple... I know he is undefeated in the UFC but he has fought a bunch of jabronis and a shopworn Cannonier.

 

[SJP_SevenLaker]

 

[Fact Checker]

Dricus has fought twice per year since 2022 and fought only 2 months ago. Also he posted that he is not injuried. He is more active than most champions.

He can only fight whoever they put in front o him... Imavov and Khamzat deserve a title fight.. Caio does not. Plain and simple... I know he is undefeated in the UFC but he has fought a bunch of jabronis and a shopworn Cannonier.

I’m not gonna fault Caio for being ducked by rank squatters. He’s thrown his hat in the ring at every single fight offered his way including fighting down in the fictitious rankings. Reminds me of Mak when he sat in limbo for years with nobody wanting to fight him and most people not valuing him as the elite fighter he is.

Caio has looked good and like you said remains undefeated in the UFC. He just needs his shot.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

He's so brave, because for a while guys, no one was calling Khamzat Chimaev out. Nobody! But for Borralho it's worth it, he's like
'I'm in' and later says that Khamzat said yes to the fight, that it's available to happen. He said 'Let's do it!' but I, I got a problem with
this though. There’s no reason for an interim championship fight - Imma just put it out there. If there’s an interim title fight, being that Dricus has just fought very recently, it would be in my opinion, one of the most unjust interim titles made in recent UFC history. He's a champion that defends the belt and he's beating all the biggest names in that weightclass.

There is no need for an interim title fight but I do believe that this is what could happen. But then what does that do for Imavov? If he was the guy that Borralho was originally going to fight - where does this put him in all of this? What does it do for Imavov who's rolling right now, he's rolling and deserving to fight one of those guys. Everything felt so clean at 185 and this injury now mocks it up a little bit. If I'm Imavov I say 'This trifecta needs to becoma a foursome, because I have earned that'. Let's call a spade a spade, he deserves to be there.

But we need to give Dricus du Plessis his flowers, because after everytime he fights we retroactively talk about his greatness like
'Ah, I'm so tired. I can't believe that I doubted him again'. And this champion deserves the ability to deal with his injury, so I think Chimaev should just have to wait him out.

I was against it when I heard it as well. Now that DDP has come out and said he isn't injured, I think this is a mute point. As a sidenote, DC being against it made me consider changing my position and being for the fight.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

I’m not gonna fault Caio for being ducked by rank squatters. He’s thrown his hat in the ring at every single fight offered his way including fighting down in the fictitious rankings. Reminds me of Mak when he sat in limbo for years with nobody wanting to fight him and most people not valuing him as the elite fighter he is.

Caio has looked good and like you said remains undefeated in the UFC. He just needs his shot.

I mean.. If I were Caio I would do exactly the same. Throwing my name out there... faking rumors... etc.

Not his fault Whittaker, Strickland and Izzy do not want that smoke.

Problem with MW now IMO is that you have 2 clear #1 contenders in Khamzat and Imavov.. and we don't even have a date for the next defense.

 

[omawho402]

DDP vs Chimaev is way too compelling of a fight to not happen, I'll gladly wait for it even if delayed.