Dricus Du Plessis believes Sean Strickland has strong chances against Hamzat Chimaev

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis stated that Sean Strickland has very good chances to defeat Hamzat Chimaev in their upcoming bout. Du Plessis explained that once Chimaev is forced to fight in Strickland's style, he doesn't believe Chimaev will have the advantage. The South African champion's assessment carries particular weight as he has fought both Chimaev and Strickland inside the octagon. Du Plessis suggested that Strickland's grinding, high-volume style could neutralize Chimaev's explosive approach. His comments add intrigue to the highly anticipated middleweight contender matchup.