Dricus du Plessis reveals 'unusual feeling' when facing Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC.

Dricus du Plessis after defeat to Khamzat Shimaev. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dricusduplessis

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Dricus du Plessis He had a feeling that was, to say the least, unusual when facing Khamzat Shimaev at UFC 319. On that occasion, the South African was defending his belt against the 'Chechen Wolf', but ended up... dominated in grappling He fought the fight over the course of five rounds and lost by unanimous decision. According to the champion himself, the duel was marked by an unexpected feeling: boredom.

In an interview with the Fight Forecast program, Du Plessis explained that Chimaev did exactly what was necessary to emerge victorious, adopting a safe strategy, avoiding risks, and neutralizing his main weapons until he secured the belt.

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“I got bored during the fight. He (Chimaev) did what he needed to do to win the belt. He made sure to stay out of danger. He neutralized me,” he said. Dricus Du Plessis.

Dricus du Plessis' coach admits he wasn't prepared for Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev taking down Du Plessis at UFC 319 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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Morne Visser believes that Khamzat Shimaev He was unwilling to fight at UFC 319. In an interview with 'Fight Forecast', the coach stated that his team was not prepared to face an opponent who avoided any aggression and opted exclusively to keep the fight stalled. According to him, the Chechen fighter never really sought to engage in combat, which, in his view, should have led the referee to stop the fight on several occasions.

“We weren’t prepared for a guy who doesn’t want to fight… When he kept Dricus on the ground, he never really wanted to fight… Marc Goddard should have stood up several times,” said Morne Visser.

Khamzat Chimaev wants to face Poatan at UFC Casa Branca

Ales Poatan (left) was challenged by Khamzat Shimaev (dir.). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Although the coach of Dricus Du Plessis be thirsty for revenge, Khamzat ShimaevIt seems he has other plans in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 'The Wolf' wants to face... Alex Poatán And he even has a specific stage in mind. After beating the South African and winning the title, the Chechen made it clear that he is interested in seeking his second UFC belt, this time in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), aiming for a fight against the Brazilian and suggesting the... UFC White House as an ideal setting for the dispute.

Published on 'X', Khamzat Shimaev He reinforced the provocation by directly mentioning the possible duel and demonstrated extreme confidence by promising a quick victory should the confrontation materialize.

“Let’s go to the White House. Don’t worry, I’ll finish you off real quick!”, Chimaev wrote and tagged Alex Poatán.

Let's go White House 🦾

Don't worry, I will finish you fast @AlexPereiraUFC ⚰️

Khamzat Shimaev (@KChimaev) January 12, 2026