Ahead of UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev has been predicted to crumble at his most dangerous when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis.

Dricus Du Plessis' teammate, Mark Hulme, got badly knocked out by Dominik Humburger at Oktagon 74, after nearly closing the show himself.

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Just days before UFC 319, Chimaev’s longtime training partner added a victory for his team in the leadup to the Du Plessis title fight.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Muhammad said he expects Khamzat Chimaev to overpower Dricus Du Plessis in their clash set for August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago.

His team believes Du Plessis can counter Chimaev’s relentless wrestling, using strength and technique to secure another impressive title defense.

After Du Plessis and Chimaev came face-to-face at the fighter hotel in Chicago, fans pointed out that Chimaev looks significantly bigger than the champion ahead of fight night.