Dricus prepared for all scenarios

UFC319: CHAMPION IS READY FOR ANYTHING IN CHICAGO

- Clinton Jones

South Africa's Dricus du Plessis says he is fully prepared for any scenario that is thrown his way ahead of his third title defence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The UFC middleweight champion steps into the octagon at the United Centre in Chicago at UFC319 in the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) to face undefeated Russian wrestler Khamzat Chimaev.

Du Plessis, a former world kickboxing champion with striking skills second to none, knows he must be ready for if, and when, the Russian takes him to the ground.