Du Plessis explains why Usman fight proves more than another striker matchup

Dricus Du Plessis says his upcoming middleweight bout against Kamaru Usman is a deliberate choice to showcase his wrestling and grappling rather than test himself against another striker. He acknowledged interest in a fight with Imavov but questioned what another win over a striker would prove after already twice beating Sean Strickland. Du Plessis pointed to Usman's victory over Strickland and his close fight with Chimaev as evidence that the matchup will demonstrate his all-around game.