Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev has the height edge at 188cm vs 185cm for Dricus du Plessis — a 3cm difference that gives Chimaev the ability to fight behind range.

Dricus du Plessis brings a record of 23-3-0 across 26 professional bouts (88% win rate).Khamzat Chimaev enters with 15-0-0 from 15 fights (100% win rate).

Dricus du Plessis has the experience edge with 26 bouts compared to 15 — that's 11 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.

In terms of finishing power, Khamzat Chimaev carries the heavier hands with a 40% stoppage rate vs 39% for Dricus du Plessis. Chimaev is the more dangerous finisher of the two.

Khamzat Chimaev is unbeaten at 15-0 — the pressure of defending a perfect record adds an extra dimension to this matchup.

Khamzat Chimaev is the younger fighter at 31 compared to Dricus du Plessis's 32 — a 1-year age gap. The younger fighter may have the edge in physical attributes, while Plessis relies on veteran savvy and accumulated skill.