Dricus Du Plessis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dricus Du Plessis’ teammate suffers one-punch faceplant knockout loss at UFC Kansas City

Dricus Du Plessis’ teammate, Cameron Saaiman, suffered a brutal KO this Saturday at UFC Kansas City. UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has been a main topic of conversation this past week in the UFC, after rumors began to circulate regarding a possible injury.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 25

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev will happen, not at UFC 317, claims coach

Much uncertainty has surrounded the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev rumored bout in the past week, but Du Plessis' coach may have finally called a halt to the negative reports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 25

Colby Covington makes bizarre offer to help bring the man who KO’d Dricus Du Plessis to the UFC

Colby Covington can often be found stirring things up with other fighters, including his own teammates at several points in his career. Even recently, Covington shared an exchange with Paddy Pimblett so whilst his career might be wrapping up, he’s not done causing a little ‘Chaos’ from time to time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 25

Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev fight is still on according to UFC champion’s coach in major update

Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev will be fighting next, despite reports to the contrary, according to the champion’s coach. The passive mention of a prospective Du Plessis injury in an article by veteran journalist Kevin Iole last week sent rumors into overdrive.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Dricus du Plessis Sends Savage Message to UFC Universe After Rumors Spread

The UFC is facing growing scrutiny from fans and media analysts as UFC 317, scheduled for June at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, still has no confirmed main event, leaving fight enthusiasts questioning the promotion’s planning.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 24

Dricus Du Plessis sends message to UFC fans amid injury rumors

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has snubbed claims that he's injured and out of his next fight. Reports of 'DDP' being injured have sparked debate over who will headline UFC 317.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23

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.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 23

‘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 / Bloody Elbow / February 25

Darren Till plans UFC comeback, shrugs off Du Plessis defeat: ‘Wasn’t a problem’

It’s been three years since Darren Till’s last fight in the UFC, which was a third-round submission loss to current champion Dricus Du Plessis. ‘The Gorilla’ found new success in influencer boxing, starring in the main event of Misfits: Till vs.

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Yardbarker / August 16