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4w ago

Anthony Hernandez Critiques Du Plessis’ Game Plan, Stakes Claim in Race to Face Khamzat Chimaev

Dana White has tabbed Hernandez vs. Reinier de Ridder, alongside Imavov vs. Borralho, to set the next middleweight title challenger.

Anthony Hernandez - Image credit @ilovebamf Instagram

Overview

  • From cageside at UFC 319, Hernandez said Dricus du Plessis relied on explosive bursts that fail against elite wrestlers and “f*cked himself” tactically.
  • He credited Khamzat Chimaev for a disciplined, pressure-heavy approach that shut Du Plessis down, calling it smart championship fighting even if dull to watch.
  • Chimaev won the belt in Chicago by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) with 12 takedowns and 21:40 of ground control, according to published stats.
  • Hernandez enters an Oct. 18 main event in Vancouver against Reinier de Ridder on an eight-fight winning streak after submitting Roman Dolidze on Aug. 9.
  • UFC CEO Dana White said the Vancouver headliner and Saturday’s Imavov vs. Borralho bout in Paris will determine the No. 1 contender at 185 pounds.