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Citing Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Says an ‘Interim Title’ While Dricus Du Plessis Is Injured Would Be ‘Unjust’

Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’ undisclosed injury is seemingly ruining Dana White’s plan for a title fight featuring Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317 in June.

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‘It’s Time’: Khamzat Chimaev ‘Rightfully Deserves’ Title Fight Against Dricus Du Plessis, Ex-UFC Champ Asserts

The UFC middleweight title race is heating up with the likes of Caio Borralho joining Khamzat Chimaev in vying for the top spot. Despite champion Dricus du Plessis’ continued insistence on defending against the undefeated Chimaev, reports of an injury, coupled with a lack of concrete news from the UFC, have let speculations run wild.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 21

Khamzat Chimaev has public back-and-forth with new UFC 317 opponent as Dricus Du Plessis fight hangs in the balance

Khamzat Chimaev appears to have shifted his focus towards a new challenge for his UFC return at International Fight Week. It was reported last week that Dricus Du Plessis may be out of their middleweight title fight that was loosely planned for the main event of UFC 317.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 21

Report: Dricus Du Plessis injured, Khamzat Chimaev fight delayed

UFC 317 on June 25, during International Fight Week, was expected to be headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) and the undefeated Khamzat Chamaev (14-0).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 20

Khamzat Chimaev breaks silence with crude four-word reaction as Dricus du Plessis injury rumor threatens UFC 317 clash

Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out for the first time since reports emerged of an injury that threatened his shot at the UFC title. The Swede has been unofficially pencilled in to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 317 as the headliner of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 20

UFC 317 main event may need replacement fight after reported injury

Sixty-nine days separate the UFC from its blockbuster pay-per-view known as UFC 317 to cap off another International Fight Week, and veteran MMA journalist Kevin Iole put unfortunate salt in the proverbial wound by reporting a potential change to its main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 25

Dricus Du Plessis gunning for Anderson Silva's UFC record

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn't content with just being a champion. He wants to be considered the greatest middleweight in UFC history. Du Plessis captured the UFC's 185-pound championship at UFC 297 in January 2024 by defeating Sean Strickland via split decision.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 23

Brendan Allen reacts to back-to-back losses at UFC Seattle, Dricus du Plessis gloats

After winning seven-straight fights, Brendan Allen has now dropped two in a row in the UFC middleweight division. One of the better grapplers at 185lbs,

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 20

Last man to beat Dricus du Plessis sends opponent flying with ‘insane’ KO of the Year contender

While defeating Dricus Du Plessis was impressive, Roberto Soldic has just sent shockwaves through the sport with an even more ruthless knockout at ONE 171.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 19

Dricus Du Plessis 'really, really hopes' Khamzat Chimaev is his next opponent

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has defeated the previous three 185-pound champions before him: Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya, and Sean Strickland.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 15

Dricus du Plessis branded the most confusing fighter in MMA history by UFC legend

Dricus Du Plessis has absolutely baffled a former UFC world title challenger, who’s confused as to what makes him so good. At UFC 312, the South African put on yet another impressive performance, beating Sean Strickland to retain his middleweight world title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 13

Dricus du Plessis backed to beat Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev by UFC legend

Following his highly impressive victory over Sean Strickland in Australia, the future remains bright for UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. Not

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 12

Teddy Atlas: 'Dricus Du Plessis is better than he looks'

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis retained the 185-pound title at UFC 312 last weekend, defeating former titleholder Sean Strickland in a largely one-sided decision.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 11

MMA Legend Discusses Weak Effort by Challenger at UFC 312

For many MMA fighters and fans the world over, Sean Strickland‘s performance at UFC 312 this weekend left much to be desired, including Demetrious Johnson.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 10

After his second title defense at UFC 312, what’s next for Dricus Du Plessis?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 312, we saw a rematch for the middleweight title. Champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) was looking for his second successful title defense as he took on the man he initially took the middleweight title from in Sean Strickland (29-7).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 10

Pros React After Du Plessis Beats Strickland – ‘A Man On A Mission’

Dricus Du Plessis beat Sean Strickland for the second time at UFC 312 to retain his UFC Middleweight Title, as MMA pros reacted to the win. The champion secured a unanimous decision win in a dominant performance.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 9

Dricus du Plessis retains title in rematch with Sean Strickland

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis outboxed Sean Strickland for 25 minutes en route to a unanimous decision win (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) in the main event of UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night (Sunday in Australia).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 7

UFC 312 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Dricus Du Plessis – Sean Strickland 2

In the main event of UFC 312 tomorrow night the middleweight title is on the line in a rematch. Champion Dricus Du Plessis (22-2) will look to successfully defend his title for the second time as he faces off against the man he defeated to become middleweight champion, Sean Strickland (29-6).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 4

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Preview

The UFC road show continues this week, with the next stop Sydney, Australia. We’re heading to the Qudos Bank Arena for the rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 3

Dricus Du Plessis speech ahead of UFC 312 has fans pumped

The UFC middleweight title rematch between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis will take place this weekend. The fight will take place in Sydney, which will serve as a middle ground for both the superstars.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 2

Sean Strickland doesn’t care about the middleweight belt

For UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, the upcoming fight between him and division champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t about the title. It’s about unfinished business.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Dricus Du Plessis calls out Khamzat Chimaev for future fight

When Khamzat Chimaev broke Robert Whittaker’s jaw while submitting him in their middleweight bout on Saturday at UFC 308, he declared himself past due for a title fight. Current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis wholeheartedly agreed with the now 14-0 Chimaev.

Sean Strickland tells Chimaev to get back in line for title fight

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MMA News / Yardbarker / October 14

Dricus Du Plessis overly confident going into next fight?

Dricus Du Plessis may be overly confident going into next fight

As the reigning, defending UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has earned bragging rights. So no one should be surprised at his recent X post predicting he’ll finish Sean Strickland, his likely next opponent.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / August 19

Dricus Du Plessis Claps Back at UFC 305 Loser’s Bold Pre-Fight Comments

Dricus Du Plessis didn't miss the chance to fire back at another UFC 305 fighter after they both experienced very different results on fight night. UFC