Caio Borralho has no doubt that Khamzat Chimaev can dethrone Dricus Du Plessis.
on Oct. 26 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The performance might have been enough to get the Chechen-born Swede the next title shot at 185 pounds, which was previously promised to
Borralho is very confident about the outcome of a potential clash between Chimaev and Du Plessis. “The Natural” believes Du Plessis will meet the same fate as Whittaker did against Chimaev, even if it takes a little more time. While Du Plessis is arguably a better wrestler than “Bobby Knuckles,” Borralho doesn’t think the South African can hold his own on the ground against Chimaev..
Currently riding a seven-fight winning streak, Borralho could also be on a collision course with Chimaev. However, Borralho has a good relationship with Chimaev’s team, especially jiu-jitsu coach Allan “Finfou” Nascimento, and would prefer avoiding that booking if possible. But Borralho has already made it known to Nascimento that he isn’t turning down a Chimaev booking if the UFC offers it.
“Khamzat Chimaev is definitely not a guy that I want to face… Just because we’re friends,” Borralho said. “But I told his coach that is a very good friend of mine, I told him, ‘If the UFC offers me this fight, I will definitely fight. I’m going to accept.’ So just letting you guys know that.
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