Later that year, Till went to war with “DDP” in December, ultimately getting submitted in the third round after a competitive start (watch here). In the second round, Till actually had some of the best success on the feet of any “Stillknocks” opponent. It’s still a fight the English talent wants to get back, though that’s rather unlikely given du Plessis is UFC champion and Till isn’t even signed with the promotion currently.
Given his experience with both men, Till’s insight into the match up is worth noting. Contrary to some, Till expects Du Plessis to give his former training partner hell and make it difficult, but he believes Chimaev and his conditioning will rise to the occasion anyway.
“DDP will be facing the highest level of wrestling, especially in MMA,” Till explained to Compare.bet. “Can Khamzat beat him early on? Most definitely. But can DDP give Khamzat hell? Most definitely.
“I think it’s 60-40 in Khamzat’s favour, but I just say, when it gets into later rounds, does Khamzat have it [the stamina] to go that? But I think he’s training with Arman Tsarukyan, so I think it’s going to be a demolition job, well I hope it is. But don’t be surprised if DDP gives him problems because he is a phenomenal fighter. I think he’s going to drag Khamzat into deep waters, but I think Khamzat is going to be prepared, so I do see Khamzat winning any which way. But you cannot look past DDP.”