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Dricus du Plessis Laughs Off Sean Strickland’s Title Hopes with Brutal Three-Word Retort ‘Finish Your Fights’

Dricus Du Plessis Sean Strickland Stillknocks’ Dricus du Plessis is not too impressed with the former champion Sean Strickland attempting to work his way…

Stillknocks’ Dricus du Plessis is not too impressed with the former champion Sean Strickland attempting to work his way into a UFC middleweight title shot. South Africa’s du Plessis has his eyes on a new challenge in the form of Khamzat Chimaev.

Dricus du Plessis Laughs Off Sean Strickland

The South African champion Dricus du Plessis earned a win over Sean Strickland to capture the UFC middleweight crown and then defended this throne against Israel Adesanya. ‘Stillknocks’ is not interested in further rematching the former titleholder Strickland, instead is looking at the fresh matchup of Khamzat Chimaev.

Dricus du Plessis confirms plan to fight Khamzat Chimaev next: 'He should get the next shot'

Since losing the title, the US-born Strickland has picked up an uneventful win against the mid-ranked Paulo Costa and is demanding a shot at the title with this. Strickland is not well known for his exciting fights or finishing ability but is more popular due to his rants aimed at minorities and women.

khamzat rob — ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 26: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts after a submission victory against Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in a middleweight fight during the UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena on October 26, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

‘Borz’ Khamzat Chimaev has an 85% win rate by way of knockout or submission over his undefeated MMA career. Having just won a stunning first-round submission against the former champion Robert Whittaker, ‘Stillknocks’ is looking at Chimaev as the better contender. Strickland is begging for a title shot on social media, he said:

“Understand one thing… I am next in line. Its been said, it’s been written. January/February me and @dricusduplessis are scrapping. Go back to Chechnya and wait a few months. Wait — sorry UAE — you’re not allowed in Chechnya, but hey, crypto scams while you wait.”

In response, speaking to TMZ Sports, the champion Dricus Du Plessis said:

“Finish your fights”

‘Stillknocks’ is mocking Strickland for his unimpressive 51% finish rate in his MMA career. To add, UFC personalities such as Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan are picking Chimaev for the next shot at the middleweight title, snubbing Strickland.

Joe Rogan Rallies for Khamzat Chimaev’s Title Shot, Snubs Sean Strickland, After ‘Scary’ UFC 308 Domination

Joe Rogan thinks Khamzat Chimaev should get the next shot at middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis. After a year-long…

Joe Rogan thinks Khamzat Chimaev should get the next shot at middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis.

After a year-long layoff due to illness, travel restrictions, and whatever else is going on behind the scenes, ‘Borz’ returned to the Octagon at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi for a high-stakes co-main event clash with former 185-pound titleholder Robert Whittaker. And while Chimaev was listed as a favorite to come out on top, what happened was something nobody expected to see.

Chimaev shot in for a takedown within sends, putting Whittaker on the mat and eventually making ‘The Reaper’ tap out via a vicious neck crank in the opening round. Initially, it appeared as though Chimaev had dislocated his jaw.

That turned out to not be the case, but Whittaker did suffer a rather nasty injury, later revealing that multiple teeth in his mouth had been pushed in by the force Chimaev generated.

Khamzat Chimaev is ‘The Guy’

Reacting to Chimaev’s dominant performance during his JRE Fight Companion, the longtime UFC color commentator suggested that ‘Borz’ should be next in line for a title shot.

”That guy’s [Chimaev] a scary a** motherf*cker. That grappling is next level. He’s a beast… Once he gets a hold of you, it’s so dangerous…You give him the title shot. Holy sh*t. He gets a title shot, I think. Not just [beating Whittaker in the first round], but ran through him.

“He didn’t get touched. He ran through him and strangled him in the first round. He might be the guy…Think about this at [185 pounds]. So this guy was killing himself to get to 170. At 185, he’s the f*cking man.”

Unfortunately, the next shot at Du Plessis has already been promised to ex-champion Sean Strickland following his win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in June, and ‘Tarzan’ isn’t about to let anyone step in front of him.

Of course, nobody would be surprised if the promotion decided to strike while the iron is hot and hand Chimaev his first UFC title opportunity instead of a rematch between Strickland and ‘DDP.’ It certainly wouldn’t be the first time the UFC has passed up the next man in line for something a little more exciting. Just ask Magomed Ankalev.

Sean Strickland’s Controversial Comments Target Kamala Harris Supporters and LGBTQ+ Policies

Surprise! Sean Strickland has controversial opinions on both Kamala Harris and the LGBTQ community. We know, you’re just as…

Surprise! Sean Strickland has controversial opinions on both Kamala Harris and the LGBTQ community.

We know, you’re just as shocked as we are.

As we close in on election night in America, everyone is making the final push to share their generally unwanted opinions on the policies of the current Vice President and ex-POTUS Donald Trump who will look to once again move into the White House after being evicted by the masses in 2020.

True to his outspoken reputation, ‘Tarzan’ made yet another over-the-top claim on social media that targeted the Democratic presidential nominee, her running mate, and the transgender community.

“Imagine voting for commie Kamala and a tampon tim and having to explain the world to your kids ‘Well son thanks to me have tampons in the boys bathroom’ ‘Well daughter thanks to me you will be looking a d*cks in the girls locker room’ Y’all gotta live with that shame forever,” Strickland wrote on X.

At this rate, Strickland could probably produce a book made up of all his unhinged posts and sell it to some of his most staunch supporters. In today’s political climate, it would probably end up becoming a New York Times bestseller.

Sean Strickland reminds Khamzat Chimaev who’s next in line

Of course, seeing ’45’ retake the presidential throne isn’t the only thing weighing on Sean Strickland’s mind these days.

Earlier this year, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that ‘Tarzan’ would be the next man in line to challenge reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. However, that may no longer be the case after Khamzat Chimaev scored a stunning first-round submission victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi.

Daniel Cormier recently noted on his YouTube channel that Mick Maynard, one-half of the UFC’s matchmaking team, immediately jumped out of his chair following Chimaev’s win over Whittaker and began speaking with Dana White and senior vice president of talent relations, Sean Shelby.

“[Chimaev] took [Whittaker] down, choked him, and broke his jaw. Broke his jaw with a squeeze from a rear naked choke. It was nuts to see him do that to a guy that once again was [one of the guys] in the generation before him… If you’re Sean Strickland, that result worries you because Mick Maynard sitting right next to me jumps up runs to Dana [White] and they start talking to Hunter [Campbell],” Cormier said. “Then Dana immediately runs over to Chimaev and talks to him. That’s scary to a guy that’s considered the No. 1 contender” (h/t Sportskeeda).

Could the UFC already be conspiring to give Strickland’s spot to Chimaev?

Not if ‘Tarzan’ has anything to say about it.

Understand one thing…. I am next in line….. Its been said, its been written… January/February me and @dricusduplessis are scrapping Go back to Chechnya and wait a few months….. wait.. sorry UAE… you’re not allowed in Chechnya…But hey crypto scams while you wait,” Strickland wrote amid the speculation.

Sounds like someone is getting a little nervous.

Dricus Du Plessis Picks His Preference Between Strickland Rematch Or Chimaev

Since his submission win over Israel Adesanya in August, it’s looked like Dricus Du Plessis’ next defense of his middleweight title would be against a former foe. Sean Strickland has stuck to his guns that he’s the next in line for the title despite the actions of other contenders. The former champion was beaten by […]

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The former champion was beaten by Du Plessis in January where he lost the belt via a split decision, rebounding with a win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302. Strickland getting his rematch looked like it was on the cards for early next year until the aftermath of UFC 308 this past weekend.

In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev submitted former champion Robert Whittaker in the first round to maintain his undefeated record and earn his biggest win to date. As a result, “Borz” has shot up the middleweight rankings, climbing ten places. When you look back at both men’s performances, it’s clear to see who the fans are more excited in seeing challenge Du Plessis next time out.

During a recent interview with Radioraps, the 185-pound king gave his thoughts on the current situation, stating which fight interests him more at this moment in time. Considering that he’s beaten Strickland before and Chimaev is one of the most talked about fighters in the world right now, his decision was an easy one.

“I think we always knew that between Rob and Khamzat, if there was going to be something exceptional that happens, there might be a change in the title fight. We have no clarity on that but as a fan of the sport and as the middleweight champion of the world, that’s a fight that gets me more excited. You know, taking somebody’s 0.

“I’ve beaten Strickland before and I know I’ll beat him again so now getting that Khamzat fight, that gets me excited. I think the whole world, the fans want to see it. The fans ultimately pay to watch the fights so the fight the world thinks is the best next fight, that’s what I want. So yeah, I think the Khamzat fight is 100% what I want, the UFC is going to do what they’re going to do.”

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Sean Strickland Puts Khamzat Chimaev on Notice After Dominant UFC 308 Win

Sean Strickland had a pretty strong message for Khamzat Chimaev after the Chechen’s dominant showing at UFC 308. Borz’…

Sean Strickland had a pretty strong message for Khamzat Chimaev after the Chechen’s dominant showing at UFC 308.

Borz’ returned to the Octagon on Saturday night and, much to the surprise of everyone, made relatively quick work of Robert Whittaker in their high-stakes co-main event. Chimaev submitted Whittaker just past the three-and-a-half minute mark of the opening round via a neck crank that left ‘The Reaper’ with a dislocated jaw and some broken teeth.

Chimaev’s eighth-straight win inside the Octagon and 14th overall had many pundits, including longtime play-by-play man Jon Anik, wondering if ‘Borz’ may have unseated Sean Strickland as the next man in line to face reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.

There’s certainly an argument to be made, but Strickland sure isn’t interested in listening to it. Following UFC 308, ‘Tarzan’ took to social and made it clear that nobody would be cutting in line, including Chimaev.

“Understand one thing…. I am next in line….. Its been said, its been written… January/February me and
@dricusduplessis are scrapping,” Strickland wrote on X. “Go back to Chechnya and wait a few months….. wait.. sorry UAE… you’re not allowed in Chechnya…But hey crypto scams while you wait.”

Could Khamzat Chimaev Takes a title opportunity at welterweight instead of middleweight?

After coming up short on two of the three judges’ scorecards in his middleweight title clash against ‘DDP’ in January, Strickland has been chomping at the bit to get another crack at the South African. By all accounts, he earned his shot with a win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 over the summer.

However, the UFC may opt to strike while the iron is hot and give Khamzat Chimaev his long-awaited title opportunity. Or perhaps the promotion will attempt to satiate ‘Borz’ with a shot at the welterweight title, once Belal Muhammad settles some business with unbeaten finisher Shavkat Rakhmonov.

Did Chimaev do enough to take the spot Strickland has already been promised?

Age Gap Controversy: Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry’s Polarizing Relationship and Sean Strickland’s Accusations

Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has had a controversial relationship with her coach Pat Barry. The MMA community has…

Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has had a controversial relationship with her coach Pat Barry. The MMA community has taken notice and was even called out by Sean Strickland. Ahead of her fight this weekend, let’s take a look at this.

Age Issues: Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry

Rose Namajunas, a 32-year-old two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion, is engaged to Pat Barry, a 45-year-old former UFC heavyweight fighter. Their relationship has been a source of controversy in the MMA community due to their 13-year age gap and the fact that they allegedly met when Namajunas was only 14 or 15 years old.

The controversy has been fueled by accusations of grooming, with UFC middleweight challenger Sean Strickland being particularly vocal in his criticism. According to fellow fighter Chris Curtis, Strickland confronted Namajunas and Barry about their relationship during a bus ride to a UFC event. Curtis recounted that Strickland persistently questioned the couple about Namajunas’ age when they first met, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for everyone on the bus.

Rose Namajunas details nightmares ahead of UFC Vegas 89 I had to fight a dude — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

‘Action Man’ Chris Curtis explained:

“It was my debut fight, we were on the bus and Rose and Pat are there. And Sean just immediately starts going in and it just doesn’t stop. And we’re on the way to the venue and I’m like, ‘Bro, I’m in my own head, they are in their own head.’ She lost that fight and that’s the one they blamed you for, right?… In all fairness I’m with Rose on this one. We are on our way to the f***ing thing and Sean is like, ‘So how old was she?’”

In response to the controversy, Pat Barry has attempted to clarify the situation. In an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Barry explained that there had been a misunderstanding about when he and Rose Namajunas actually met. He stated that Namajunas had initially joined Roufusport gym at age 14, left for a few years, and then returned to pursue her MMA career. Barry and Namajunas began dating when she was 18 and him 31.

According to Pat Barry:

“This whole Sean Strickland thing that is all over the place everywhere. Years ago, Rose did an interview and said ‘I joined Rufussport when I was 14 years ago, and then I left Rufussport for a few years. Then I came back to Rufussport, to pursue my MMA career, and that’s where I met my fiancee Pat Barry.’ When the guy wrote the interview up, he wrote ‘Rose Namajunas joined Rufussport when she was 14 years old where she met her fiance Pat Barry, when she was 14 years old.’”

Mutual friend Matt Mitrione attempted to explain it was okay as they met earlier but didn’t begin dating until she was 18, which matches accusations, from Sean Strickland, of grooming.