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Borz just ran through Dricus Du Plessis in August to grab the belt, winning every single round on all three scorecards. Now he's got to deal with Tarzan, the guy who's been in three title fights over the last couple years and knows exactly what championship rounds feel like.\n\nHere's the thing about Strickland. He's coming off a nasty ground and pound finish over Anthony Hernandez back in February, landing 111 strikes and getting the stoppage in round three. But he's also 0 and 2 against Du Plessis in title fights, losing decisions both times. The dude can clearly hang at the championship level, he just hasn't been able to seal the deal when the belt's on the line.\n\nThis matchup is wild because Chimaev's wrestling and grappling are absolutely terrifying. Remember when he choked out Robert Whittaker in the first round at UFC 308? That rear naked choke came at 3:34, and Bobby Knuckles is one of the toughest guys in the division. 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