Chris Weidman predicts Dricus du Plessis will defeat Khamzat Chimaev in their UFC 319 title fight due to Chimaev's potential cardio issues. Weidman believes Chimaev's lack of experience against larger opponents like Du Plessis, coupled with the five-round format, makes an early finish necessary for Chimaev to win. He argues that Chimaev's previous fights showed a decline in performance in later rounds, making a decision victory unlikely. Weidman ultimately favors Du Plessis to retain his title.

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