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Khamzat Chimaev has narrowed his list of potential opponents after the UFC informed him that two middleweight contenders are sidelined with injuries. The former champion told Red Corner MMA that the promotion recently notified him Caio Borralho and Dricus Du Plessis are unavailable due to undisclosed injuries.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 3

Rodrigues Calls Out Du Plessis After Hernandez Win

Gregory Rodrigues believes he has found openings to exploit against former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. The Brazilian called out Du Plessis following his recent victory over Anthony Hernandez, which pushed his win streak to four straight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

Du Plessis coach dismisses Usman foul claims after UFC OKC win

Dricus Du Plessis coach Morne Visser has dismissed Kamaru Usman's suggestion that an eye poke affected the middleweight clash at UFC Oklahoma City last weekend, calling the claim nonsense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

MMA divisional rankings: Du Plessis holds position after UFC 327

Dricus Du Plessis has kept his spot in the latest pound-for-pound rankings despite successfully defending his middleweight title at UFC 327. ESPN's updated divisional rankings, which track the best fighters across UFC, PFL and other promotions, show the South African champion unchanged after his recent win.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 19

Dricus Du Plessis reveals how beer debate sparked Colby Covington friendship

Dricus Du Plessis and Colby Covington are friends now, but their bond started with the South African roasting him over beer. Du Plessis, who earned a lopsided

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 19

Dricus Du Plessis admits wrestling 'did suck' after UFC OKC win

Dricus Du Plessis owned the wrestling gaps exposed in his loss to Khamzat Chimaev after bouncing back with a dominant decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 18

Dricus Du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City main event

A middleweight bout between former champion Dricis Du Plessis and former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman headlined Saturday's UFC Oklahoma City fight card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 18

UFC Oklahoma City Walkout Songs: Entrance Music Used by Kamaru Usman, Dricus Du Plessis, Jared Cannonier, and Others

MMA fans in Oklahoma City would rejoice as the UFC would finally bring an end to its almost decade-long hiatus. On July 18, the promotion will return to OKC for just the third time in its history, and they will do so with some serious firepower behind their Fight Night card.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 18

UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman live results

Paycom Center in Oklahoma City hosts tonight’s UFC Fight Night 281 event. The fight card is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Dricus Du Plessis and former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman.

When ex-UFC Champion Dricus Du Plessis shared the reality of his 45-pound weight cut from heavyweight to middleweight physique

If there’s one person who doesn’t believe in doing things the easy way, it’s Dricus Du Plessis. From winning UFC gold to effortlessly dropping 45 pounds to make weight, the South African star has proved time and again how relentless grit is as dangerous as raw talent.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 9

Dricus Du Plessis weighs in on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway rematch

With Conor McGregor's octagon return just days away, fighters, analysts and fans are getting their predictions in. Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is the latest to weigh in on the Irishman's rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 24

UFC Returns to Oklahoma City as Dricus Du Plessis Faces Kamaru Usman in Massive Middleweight Showdown

The UFC is heading back to Oklahoma City for the first time in nearly a decade, and the promotion is bringing a blockbuster middleweight matchup with it.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / May 5

Dricus Du Plessis’ Gym Confirms Comeback Superfight Rumors With Social Media Leak

The UFC matchmakers are bent on earning every penny of their paycheck with this one. The problem with the welterweight and middleweight divisions of the UFC, and it is a good problem to have, is that there were too many good matchups to be made.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 8

Dricus Du Plessis reveals the best fighter he's faced, and the toughest

Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has defeated three former titleholders including Sean Strickland twice. He holds wins over Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya and successfully defended the championship twice during his title reign.

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Dricus Du Plessis Reflects on Fighters Who Shaped His Career

Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC middleweight champion, talked about the fighters who inspired him to enter MMA. During a Q/A session, he said that there are some fighters he really looks up to.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 7

Dricus Du Plessis reveals his favorite fighters

Everyone has favorite fighters they like to watch, or that they relate to for whatever reason. Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is no different.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 15

Dricus Du Plessis Eyes Miami Return, Vows to 'Fix' Chimaev Puzzle in Title Rematch

Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t looking for tune-ups. He isn’t looking for excuses either. He’s looking for his belt back and ideally, he wants it from the man who took it.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Dricus Du Plessis Vows Evolution After Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis isn’t running from what happened at UFC 319 he’s studying it. Du Plessis saw his 11-fight winning streak come to a halt in August when Khamzat Chimaev delivered a suffocating five-round performance to claim the middleweight title in Chicago.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 25, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis Vows 'Unimaginable' Return After UFC 319 Defeat

Dricus “Stillknocks” Du Plessis says his pursuit of greatness is far from over despite losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16, 2025

Sean Strickland makes bold prediction for UFC 319

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland is known for his unhinged public-facing persona. But he showed a more measured side of himself on Saturday.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16, 2025

Why Sean Strickland deserves one more title shot

Sean Strickland has lost his last two middleweight title fights, but that shouldn’t stop UFC president Dana White from giving him one more crack at the belt he briefly held.

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