Does anyone really believe Khamzat vs DDP is happening?

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

Serious question. Am I the only one here who has zero confidence that Khamzat Chimaev actually makes it to the cage against Dricus Du Plessis?

This isn’t me trolling or hating. It’s just based on history. Khamzat has pulled out of or had fights fall apart multiple times, and it always feels like some weird chaos surrounds him. Meanwhile, a lot of people are talking like this fight is a done deal. Like they know he’s going to walk into the cage at 3:19. I don’t get it.


Let’s look at the track record:

Dec 2020 Khamzat vs Leon Edwards scrapped. Khamzat pulls out after COVID issues

Mar 2021 Rematch rescheduled, canceled again due to lingering COVID complications. Khamzat medically unfit

July 2022 Rumors of Khamzat vs Nate Diaz. Nothing materializes

Sept 2022 Misses weight badly for Nate fight. Reshuffle happens, ends up fighting Kevin Holland instead

2023 Supposed to return mid-year. Nothing happens

Oct 2023 Finally fights Usman on short notice. But the buildup was full of uncertainty

Last year Pulls out first scheduled fight against Whittaker

Now Allegedly fighting DDP… tons of questions, and people are acting like it’s guaranteed?


Every time he’s scheduled, something happens. Visa issues, weight problems, health complications, you name it. Why is everyone so sure this time is different?


So I’m asking. What level of confidence do you actually have that Khamzat makes it to fight night? On a scale from 1 to 10, how confident are you he walks into that cage and this fight really happens?
M

Because I’m at a 2. Maybe.

 

[oski]

No way he shows?



You're a clown.

 

[Croton]

It better fockin happen. It's been a while since I've felt this excited for a fight.

 

[Ares Black]

Weird poll choices

 

[ElLunico]

Usually fighters start tapering down their training a week from the fight so if we get past these 2 weeks with no bad news it will happen as the risk for injury will basically be gone.. unless 1 of em pulls a b1tch move like Arman

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

You out here just straight jinxing this shit potentially.
Make an izzy thread where you call us all bums or something Instead

 

[WOLVERINEKILLS]

Usually fighters start tapering down their training a week from the fight so if we get past these 2 weeks with no bad news it will happen as the risk for injury will basically be gone.. unless 1 of em pulls a b1tch move like Arman

How many times has Arman backed out compared to Khamzat? I am a fan of both but that is a backhanded comment to Khamzat if I have seen one.

 

[SamuraiBro]

I’m 50/50 Chimaev will show up. He’s doing hard endurance training pretty close up to the fight which could run his immune system down so idk.

 

[bobafett]

Fuck outta here with that bad juju

 

[RockyLockridge]

Serious question. Am I the only one here who has zero confidence that Khamzat Chimaev actually makes it to the cage against Dricus Du Plessis?

This isn’t me trolling or hating. It’s just based on history. Khamzat has pulled out of or had fights fall apart multiple times, and it always feels like some weird chaos surrounds him. Meanwhile, a lot of people are talking like this fight is a done deal. Like they know he’s going to walk into the cage at 3:19. I don’t get it.


Let’s look at the track record:

Dec 2020 Khamzat vs Leon Edwards scrapped. Khamzat pulls out after COVID issues

Mar 2021 Rematch rescheduled, canceled again due to lingering COVID complications. Khamzat medically unfit

July 2022 Rumors of Khamzat vs Nate Diaz. Nothing materializes

Sept 2022 Misses weight badly for Nate fight. Reshuffle happens, ends up fighting Kevin Holland instead

2023 Supposed to return mid-year. Nothing happens

Oct 2023 Finally fights Usman on short notice. But the buildup was full of uncertainty

Last year Pulls out first scheduled fight against Whittaker

Now Allegedly fighting DDP… tons of questions, and people are acting like it’s guaranteed?


Every time he’s scheduled, something happens. Visa issues, weight problems, health complications, you name it. Why is everyone so sure this time is different?


So I’m asking. What level of confidence do you actually have that Khamzat makes it to fight night? On a scale from 1 to 10, how confident are you he walks into that cage and this fight really happens?
M

Because I’m at a 2. Maybe.

Lol dricus is my favourite fighter and this fight is on my birthday.

I'm trying not to think about it too much.

 

[Aurelian]

He probably needs to make it in the cage before 3:19 of round 1. Or did you mean 3:19 of another round?

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

Shut up retard

 

[Luffy]

He probably needs to make it in the cage before 3:19 of round 1. Or did you mean 3:19 of another round?

Maybe he meant the time the fight is happening hehe

 

[Takes Two To Tango]

I think it happens, it's too big of an opportunity to miss.

 

[mmacool]

Khamza had long covid issues back in the days.
If he fixed it, he won't pull out anymore.
Before covid he was fighting a lot, without any issues.

 

[Ramon Antonio]

Whether he shows up or not, he has no chance. DDP will finish him.

 

[octagonation]

Chimaev only pulled out twice in his UFC career.. that list is bullshxt listing the nate fight twice lmao

 

[chinarice]

Serious question. Am I the only one here who has zero confidence that Khamzat Chimaev actually makes it to the cage against Dricus Du Plessis?

This isn’t me trolling or hating. It’s just based on history. Khamzat has pulled out of or had fights fall apart multiple times, and it always feels like some weird chaos surrounds him. Meanwhile, a lot of people are talking like this fight is a done deal. Like they know he’s going to walk into the cage at 3:19. I don’t get it.


Let’s look at the track record:

Dec 2020 Khamzat vs Leon Edwards scrapped. Khamzat pulls out after COVID issues

Mar 2021 Rematch rescheduled, canceled again due to lingering COVID complications. Khamzat medically unfit

July 2022 Rumors of Khamzat vs Nate Diaz. Nothing materializes

Sept 2022 Misses weight badly for Nate fight. Reshuffle happens, ends up fighting Kevin Holland instead

2023 Supposed to return mid-year. Nothing happens

Oct 2023 Finally fights Usman on short notice. But the buildup was full of uncertainty

Last year Pulls out first scheduled fight against Whittaker

Now Allegedly fighting DDP… tons of questions, and people are acting like it’s guaranteed?


Every time he’s scheduled, something happens. Visa issues, weight problems, health complications, you name it. Why is everyone so sure this time is different?


So I’m asking. What level of confidence do you actually have that Khamzat makes it to fight night? On a scale from 1 to 10, how confident are you he walks into that cage and this fight really happens?
M

Because I’m at a 2. Maybe.

Lol bro out here blaming khamzat for guys pulling out of fights with him. It was definitely Khamzats fault when Leon pulled out of one of their scheduled bouts... Definitely was khamzat's fault when Costa pulled out too..... cool logic.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

It’s gonna happen until it doesn’t.

 

[Blastbeat]

if he makes it to the cage and the round starts, i will believe its happening.
its a great fight on paper, just hope it makes it to fruition