War Wagon Khamzat reassuring his fans not to fear anything. Going to finish Dricus very fast.

[TheBulge]

This will be the first wrestler he's faced since Brunson. I'd be surprised if Khamzat gassed as early and hard as Brunson did here.



Whittaker and Till both had DDP down too, but he does have pretty good get up

Not a good look for DDP. The heavy wrestling in the first round alone zapped him almost completely, and there were several points where Brunson was trying to lock in failed subs that Khamzat would have finished for sure.

People worried about Khamzat's early and late cardio should take a look at this.

 

[andgonsil]

 

[Guy LeDouche]

How anyone can support this part time fighter is beyond me.
WAR DDP

 

[jeff7b9]

Don't worry... I'm gonna finish really fast.

Like a minute... 2 tops.

 

[jeff7b9]

DDP really is insanely physically strong. If anyone can stop Khamzat's round 1 bullrush, it's DDP.

I hope this fight goes 5 full rounds. Would be an insanely good fight I think.

Thing is, Usman and Burns both "survived Khamzats round 1 bullrush"

Dricus is durable as fuck.

Khamzat is a freak and I could see him beating a bunch of the recent champs at 170 or 185... but Dricus is arguably the worst matchup for him at 170 or 185 in the last 5 years.


Khamzat imo beats:

Usman
Leon
Belal
JDM

Izzy
Not sure about Poatan, probably lean towards Alex
Strickland

 

[KO Shotz]

Khamzat is in for a fight, man. It's amazing how some are still underestimating DDP.

 

[Bradillac]

This is a common opinion but you're going to be shocked. It's not a competitive fight, period. Khamzat is going to steamroll him inside 2 rounds.

This ridiculous "strength" argument will be exposed. Imagine thinking some powerlifter could outwrestle prime Jon Jones in MMA because he's strong.

You’re right, it’s not going to be competitive, but not for the reason you think lol. Chimaev does not have the skill set to beat DDP.

 

[AmonTobin]

Me prediction: Khamzat will tear him a new one. DDP has physical gifts but they won’t be enough to stop Khamzat from blowing him out of the water.

 

[Streeter]

If he wins it will be fast in rd 1. Goes longer Dricus is a huge favorite he a much better striker and a deceptively good gas tank.

Dricus is really big MW and at least as strong as Khamzat . He will get him down but hes not rag dolling him like Bobby.

Great fight though and a top 3 match up that can be made maybe tbe best. I will be there I got my tickets looking forward.

 

[joy2day]

The only thing we are scared of is Khamzat claiming an illness or injury and dropping out of the fight.

 

[Orochimaru 大蛇丸]

Khamzat has the best shot in the history of the sport, and his finishing ability on the ground isn’t far behind

But so far nobody has been able to go that far just destroying people, maybe he will be able to finish DDP quickly before it becomes a real fight, but if that’s his requirement to win, the smart money is on DDP

Whether it’s DDP or not though, eventually he is gonna have to learn how to win five round fights without just steamrolling people

The past two people to test him would’ve likely won if they had another two rounds, and DDP is significantly bigger, and better than Burns, and the version of Usman he fought

I am a big fan of Khamzat and think he is legitimately probably the most talented guy I have seen not named Jon Jones, but eventually that style is gonna catch up to him unless he is a unicorn

 

[hector domino]

No chance this ends quick. DDP is a bulldozer. Hes too strong to be manhandled like Khamzats other opponents and wont wilt before Khamzat if it goes long. DDP wins this.

imo he will be manhandled and ragdolled in the first round but he wont be finished imo. and takes over after that. I doubt he is stopping takedowns of a national Champion coz he ragdolled 100% TDD Usman aswell in the first

 

[dschinghiskhan1]

I believe it. Ddp is getting taken down right away and I just dont see him surviving long. A lot of sherdog will disagree because they are so strangely obsessed with fighters physique and how "strong" they are but the difference in technique (grappling technique) is huge here.

 

[Prince Nephilim]

Thank you Khazmat. We knew we could count on you.

 

[AmonTobin]

If he wins it will be fast in rd 1. Goes longer Dricus is a huge favorite he a much better striker and a deceptively good gas tank.

Dricus is really big MW and at least as strong as Khamzat . He will get him down but hes not rag dolling him like Bobby.

Great fight though and a top 3 match up that can be made maybe tbe best. I will be there I got my tickets looking forward.

Just curious what makes you think Dricus is just as strong and a better striker?

 

[MMAFanCal]

Just curious what makes you think Dricus is just as strong and a better striker?

It is in the numbers. Dricus is a former K-1 kickboxing champion with a 32-0 record. He has had belts in 3 different organizations and 2 different weight classes. In UFC, he has finished every opponent except Strickland and Tavares. Strickland's nose was broken in the 2nd fight, but he refused to give up. Started running instead with Dricus running after him.

He also was finishing his opponent with only 13% Oxygen through his nose before the Whittaker fight when he got his nose fixed. People always talk about how much trouble Brunson and Till gave him, but his cardio was sh*at at the time. Now, he is a cardio machine who goes 5 rounds pedal to the metal.

As far as strength, just ask the people who have actually fought or trained with him. RDR, Luke Rockhold or Whittaker. There is a video of 260 lbs Aspinall and Dricus in a clinch. Aspinall could not overpower Dricus in the clinch. Whittaker said when Dricus just popped up after he took him down. There was nothing he could do to hold him down. He said he did not realize how strong Dricus was until he could not hold him down.

Also, Dricus hip tossed Whittaker, which is very difficult to do on a person who weighs around 195 - 200 lbs.

 

[Uber_Noober]

DDP by not being inbred

 

[Dorkman]

I don't see a reason to pick against dricus anymore, every time I think he'll lose he dosen't. He's a big MW, so Khamzat is going to need to work very hard against him to keep position. He's ultra tough, tenacious, can keep pushing, and a very good grappler himself. Khamzat finishes guys he overwhelms. Dricus is the type of guy that strikes me it will take a LOT to overwhelm him. And he dosen't have faulty teeth like Robert does to take advantage of for a quick finish. I can see khamzat taking round 1, and maybe round 2. But by minute 7-9 if DDP avoids taking a lot of damage will begin to take over.

 

[AmonTobin]

It is in the numbers. Dricus is a former K-1 kickboxing champion with a 32-0 record. He has had belts in 3 different organizations and 2 different weight classes. In UFC, he has finished every opponent except Strickland and Tavares. Strickland's nose was broken in the 2nd fight, but he refused to give up. Started running instead with Dricus running after him.

He also was finishing his opponent with only 13% Oxygen through his nose before the Whittaker fight when he got his nose fixed. Now, he is a cardio machine who goes 5 rounds pedal to the metal.

As far as strength, just ask the people who have actually fought or trained with him. RDR, Luke Rockhold or Whittaker. There is a video of 260 lbs Aspinall and Dricus in a clinch. Aspinall could not overpower Dricus in the clinch. Whittaker said when Dricus just popped up after he took him down. There was nothing he could do to hold him down. He said he did not realize how strong Dricus was until he could not hold him down.

Also, Dricus hip tossed Whittaker, which is very difficult to do on a person who weighs around 195 - 200 lbs.

Strickland was tuning him up in the first fight though. We can’t forget about that. His face was a patchwork of swelling and bruises. Despite his KB credentials, I’ve seen him leave big openings with his wide swings. I think Khamzat will have the clear speed advantage at least for the first 5 minutes as well. Whatever Dricus has over him in size, he’ll lose in speed.

As for strength and grappling. Khamzat is like no other that Dricus has faced. This is a top dog wrestler with killer instincts. One mistake and it’s over for Dricus.

 

[Rampage_Jackson]

You’re right, it’s not going to be competitive, but not for the reason you think lol. Chimaev does not have the skill set to beat DDP.

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