Supporters of Dricus du Plessis are finding creative ways to express their anticipation for his upcoming middleweight championship bout.
Du Plessis, known as `Stillknocks`, is slated to defend his 185lb title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, scheduled for August 16th.
Following the recent release of the official fight poster for the event taking place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, the comment sections were quickly populated by fans predicting a victory for Khamzat Chimaev. This surge prompted Dricus du Plessis` fanbase to humorously mock the predictions by offering absurd and outlandish scenarios for the main event.
Fans Flood Comments with Wild Predictions
The social media comments rapidly filled with bizarre forecasts, many garnering thousands of likes. Among the humorous takes, one fan suggested, “DDP by falling piano,” while another added, “Dricus by gun found in the Octagon.”
Other comical predictions included, “Dricus by a series of unfortunate events,” and “DDP by jumping over takedowns.” One fan joked, “DDP by better immune system.”
Further wacky scenarios mentioned were, “Dricus by Bicycle kick,” and “Dricus by Khamzat falling on a banana peel,” as shared by various users.
Caio Borralho Predicts Quick Finish at UFC 319
Shifting from fan humor to expert analysis, a prominent middleweight contender has offered a serious prediction, tipping Chimaev to decisively defeat Du Plessis in the first round next month.
Caio Borralho expressed his belief that `Borz` is set to become the new champion through a dominant performance at UFC 319. Chimaev earned his shot at the title following an impressive victory over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 last October.
During International Fight Week, Borralho commented, “I think it could be as fast as the Whittaker fight.” He explained his reasoning: “Because people don’t prepare well to fight Khamzat. They think it’s just about training against wrestlers. It’s not about that.”
However, Borralho also acknowledged Du Plessis`s tendency to defy expectations, adding, “So let’s see what kind of preparation Dricus is going to do for this fight… But every time that I bet against Dricus, he shuts my mouth.” Despite this, he reiterated his initial forecast: “I think it can be as fast as the Whittaker fight.”
Percy Harlow