Israel Adesanya points to the decisive factor in the fight between Dricus du Plessis and Chimaev at UFC 319

Israel adesanya is a former UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@stylebender

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Deep waters. The factor that could determine the winner of the UFC 319 main event, in the opinion of Israel adesanya. the duel between Dricus du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev is the topic of discussion among analysts, fans and even division colleagues. The fighters will face off this Saturday (16), in Chicago, Illinois (USA). The former Nigerian middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) has a favorite.

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"I see this fight two ways: Khamzat comes in, grabs DDP, and just drags him into deep water in the first or second round, and finishes him. Or DDP matches his craziness, Khamzat's craziness with his own kind of craziness and his will to not give up, and then drags Khamzat into deep water in the third, fourth, or fifth round and takes him out. That's how I see this fight," he said. Israel adesanya on your YouTube channel.

"Khamzat has shown his hand, he's going after him from the start. But I think DDP will weather the storm and probably finish Khamzat later, because if Khamzat gets to rounds 3, 4, or 5, he'll be a problem. I'd say it'll be round 3 or 4, DDP. But if Khamzat wins, it'll be in the first round, spectacular and violent. I'm going with DDP…" he declared.

DDP admits special preparation to face Chimaev

Dricus Du Plessis faces Khamzat Shimaev at UFC 319 (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

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In a sincere stance, the South African avoided provocations and assured that he had never trained so hard to face an opponent. The reason, according to Du Plessis, comes down to the fact that Chimaev is the toughest fighter he has faced in his entire career, thus far.

"I can say with 100% certainty that I've never worked as hard as I did for this fight. First, because I need to defend this belt, and second, because I need to prove something in this fight. And I know I'm facing the best fighter I've ever faced. Khamzat Shimaev”, declared Dricus in an interview with UFC.