UFC middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis is set to make the next defense of his title in February in Sydney, according to his head coach, Morne Visser.
Following Dricus Du Plessis’ effective title defense versus Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth, ‘Stillknocks’ is waiting to see who the next competitor will be.
UFC employer, Dana White, teased that Sean Strickland will likely be the next opposition regardless of having just got one win considering that losing the title to the South African in January.
Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev are likewise set to battle in a five-round co-main occasion at UFC 308 with the winner most likely tossing a spanner in the middleweight works.
Image by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLCMorne Visser validates Du Plessis will safeguard his title in February
With the promo reported to be touching down in Sydney in February, Du Plessis’ head coach, Morne Visser has actually verified that the 185lb champ will be preparing to safeguard his title on that card, and has actually closed down Sean Strickland as a competitor.
“We talked to our representative Dan (Rubenstein) and he speaks with the UFC and we’ve been up and down and I had a discussion the other day in fact with Dricus and I stated to him, there’s just one thing for particular at this phase which’s that we’ve got to be all set to eliminate in Sydney in February,” Visser informed Submission Radio.
“My viewpoint is, Sean’s overselling it, he’s had one win after Dricus and it protested (Paulo) Costa, Whittaker had 2 and I believe he’s gon na choose number 3 now so I believe, my truthful viewpoint is next for us in line will be Whittaker in Sydney in February,” Visser confessed.
If ‘The Reaper’ has the ability to surpass the prevented Chimaev then the UFC will certainly reassess their strategies as he would then be on a three-fight win streak considering that losing to Du Plessis, whereas Strickland has actually just battled when.
“I believe he’s gon na beat Khamzat and I truthfully believe that they’re gon na offer him the shot … I believe the UFC’s awaiting who’s gon na win in between Rob and Khamzat which’s our next challenger. I do not always state the winner since if Khamzat wins I believe we’re gon na battle Strickland and after that Khamzat later on,” Visser continued.
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Du Plessis’ head coach breaks down how a rematch would break Whittaker
Du Plessis’ very first win over Whittaker back at UFC 290 was among the greatest upset wins in the previous couple of years, nevertheless ever since, ‘Stillknocks’ has actually enhanced greatly and has actually showcased that by ending up being champ.
Visser has actually mentioned that Dricus does not require a great deal of changes to be able to beat Whittaker once again,