Media Dricus interview with New York Post

[MMAFanCal]

Cliffs:

- Both guys made their debut in UFC a few months apart
- Khamzat came in with a lot of fanfare and hype while Dricus who came in as ex-double champ from KSW, but had very little hype behind him.
- There should be no excuses of anyone past their prime. Both are at the absolute peak of their games.
- Dricus says, Khamzat is very special. What makes him special, is the fact that he is unbeaten. Also, the massive hype. People see him as a champion, but he is not.
- His style is awkward and people have not figured it out because they don't take it seriously. Dricus believes, it is a superior style.
- Strickland is a tough guy to finish because is constantly walking backwards. He does not really want to engage so you have to really chase him. He hides behind his shoulder.
- Khamzat is a very aggressive style fighter so 100% Dricus is going to be looking for a finish.
- I am not waiting for later rounds. Totally not me. Too much risk to put eggs in that basket. Dricus is going from the word go. Not going to take any chances to wait for the later rounds because what if it does not happen? Just going for the kill from the word go.
- Nothing new about the card in Africa.

 

[biscuitsbrah]

War Dricus

 

[jeff7b9]

I see a lot of folks focused on the problems Khamzat presents to dricus. That's fair. Khamzat is a problem.

But... Dricus presents Khamzat with his absolute worst nightmare, which is a frenetic pace that keeps coming.

 

[Ladron4sherdog]

Chimaev is a problem, as DDP points out. He's a nuisance for everyone

 

[MMAFanCal]

I see a lot of folks focused on the problems Khamzat presents to dricus. That's fair. Khamzat is a problem.

But... Dricus presents Khamzat with his absolute worst nightmare, which is a frenetic pace that keeps coming.

I guess, the Whittaker fight has washed away any other scenario. It seems like everyone favoring Khamzat is fixated to the fact that Khamzat did it to Whittaker. Hence, he can do it Dricus because Dricus got taken down by Whittaker (but, he bounced back up within seconds and Whittaker could not hold him down, which is conveniently not mentioned because of the belief that Khamzat will hold Dricus down.

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

This will be the Fight of the Year

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Easily one of the most interesting championship fights this year.

Cant wait to see how the clash of styles plays out.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

I guess, the Whittaker fight has washed away any other scenario. It seems like everyone favoring Khamzat is fixated to the fact that Khamzat did it to Whittaker. Hence, he can do it Dricus because Dricus got taken down by Whittaker (but, he bounced back up within seconds and Whittaker could not hold him down, which is conveniently not mentioned because of the belief that Khamzat will hold Dricus down.

I'm sure DDP will manage to get back to his feet a couple of times but he's going down any time Khamzat wants him to. DDP TDD is weak

 

[jeff7b9]

I guess, the Whittaker fight has washed away any other scenario. It seems like everyone favoring Khamzat is fixated to the fact that Khamzat did it to Whittaker. Hence, he can do it Dricus because Dricus got taken down by Whittaker (but, he bounced back up within seconds and Whittaker could not hold him down, which is conveniently not mentioned because of the belief that Khamzat will hold Dricus down.

Did they miss that Dricus also curbstomped the shit out of Whittaker?

And did so without assistance from a previous injury.

This whole thing is reminding me of Conor vs Nate 1.

Conor said he was gonna knock Nate out in round 1.
And he did mollywop the shit out of Nate in round one and put Nate on ass his more than once as I recall.

But Conor said that and Nate was like
"yeah you better hope you do that."

 

[MMAFanCal]

Did they miss that Dricus also curbstomped the shit out of Whittaker?

And did so without assistance from a previous injury.

This whole thing is reminding me of Conor vs Nate 1.

Conor said he was gonna knock Nate out in round 1.
And he did mollywop the shit out of Nate in round one and put Nate on ass his more than once as I recall.

But Conor said that and Nate was like
"yeah you better hope you do that."

Agreed. They just ran with the narrative Khamzat has been running with since his victory against Whittaker. Farrah Hannoun is a big Chimaev/Dagestani suck up so she brought it up on purpose.

 

[MMAFanCal]

I'm sure DDP will manage to get back to his feet a couple of times but he's going down any time Khamzat wants him to. DDP TDD is weak

So your running theory is, basically the whole fight with Khamzat taking Dricus down and then Dricus gets back and then Khamzat takes him down again? Then what happens? You believe, eventually Dricus would be the one that gets tired of defending/getting back up, mentally gets to breaking point and then Khamzat submits him or GnP? Am I missing something?

 

[jeff7b9]

Agreed. They just ran with the narrative Khamzat has been running with since his victory against Whittaker. Farrah Hannoun is a big Chimaev/Dagestani suck up so she brought it up on purpose.

I'm done overlooking Dricus.

Khamzat is dangerous for sure. But I get the impression a lot of his fans are expecting Dricus to melt. I don't see that. At all.

 

[FlowchartRog]

Did they miss that Dricus also curbstomped the shit out of Whittaker?

And did so without assistance from a previous injury.

This whole thing is reminding me of Conor vs Nate 1.

Conor said he was gonna knock Nate out in round 1.
And he did mollywop the shit out of Nate in round one and put Nate on ass his more than once as I recall.

But Conor said that and Nate was like
"yeah you better hope you do that."

Yeah, that great win has been completely overshadowed by Chimaev's subsequent quicker, more brutal win over the same opponent.

Dricus looked good in that fight, I was shocked tbh, with how easily he steamrolled him.

 

[wrb]

I’m not going to lie, I didn’t realize Robert was so good, but after the RDR fight, how the fuck can any of these guys beat Khamzat? RDR could barely get Rob down, and I thought he had lost, but Khamzat took him down in seconds by jumping like Superman across the ring, two feet off the mat, and crushing his jaw. I know Rob has bad teeth, but how did he end up in that position so quickly? RDR talks big about fighting both, but he had nothing in the same league as Borgs and resorted to leaning on the cage, which Rob was also able to escape.

DDP knocks out Rob and I think takes him down BUT I remember Rob being able to stand up. Honestly I have know idea WTF is going to happen here BUT both guys need too stop saying they are going to kill the other in the ring as it makes them sound really nervous and stupid. If anything, I think Khamzat has more to loose as DDP defended so he might get a rematch and also as already beaten most of the top 5.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

So your running theory is, basically the whole fight with Khamzat taking Dricus down and then Dricus gets back and then Khamzat takes him down again? Then what happens? You believe, eventually Dricus would be the one that gets tired of defending/getting back up, mentally gets to breaking point and then Khamzat submits him or GnP? Am I missing something?

I've got Khamzat by sub yea. I think you'll see Khamzat take him down and hold him down. You'll see Khamzat fail to take him down. You'll see Khamzat take him down and Dricus get back up. All these things are likely. But overall DDP is going to be drowning with the grappling. Just trying to keep his head above water.

 

[TheNewGame]

Dricus believes, it is a superior style.

It's not recommended for those with only average chins though. Need a good one for it to work.

 

[MMAFanCal]

I've got Khamzat by sub yea. I think you'll see Khamzat take him down and hold him down. You'll see Khamzat fail to take him down. You'll see Khamzat take him down and Dricus get back up. All these things are likely. But overall DDP is going to be drowning with the grappling. Just trying to keep his head above water.

For that to happen:

- Dricus size, power, strength, unique style and skills on the ground won't matter.
- His 5 round championship experience and cardio won't matter.
- His striking skills won't matter.
- His experience over 4 organizations (K-1, UFC, EFC and KSW)
- His ability to withstand pressure and championship mentality of winning at all cost where he has an unbreakable mindset won't matter.


Basically, Khamzat is so far beyond what Dricus has faced in the past that despite Dricus having all of those traits displayed against many top 5 ranked opponents and defending his belt, Khamzat will just make all of those irrelevant. Basically, make him like like an amateur. There is no difference there.

That is one hell of a claim.

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

This will be the Fight of the Year

I hope so, it's rare to get 2 high level guys at the peak of there prime fighting for a title. It feels like a huge fight.

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

I've got Khamzat by sub yea. I think you'll see Khamzat take him down and hold him down. You'll see Khamzat fail to take him down. You'll see Khamzat take him down and Dricus get back up. All these things are likely. But overall DDP is going to be drowning with the grappling. Just trying to keep his head above wawater.

What if Khamzat drowns himself in the process.

 

[whocares]

Dricus is going to withstand Khamzats onslaughts, wear him down and RNC him in the 4th round. Bet your house on it. Or your months rent. It's rough out there.