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On YouTubeMMA 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 / The Body Lock / January 20
Why Du Plessis’ Coach Says They Were Unprepared for Chimaev’s ‘Lay-and-Pray’ Strategy 
Du Plessis coach Morne Visser blames referee Marc Goddard for not standing up the fight during the August UFC 319 loss to Khamzat Chimaev Visser admits
Du Plessis coach hits out at referee after Chimaev fight and makes daring pledge
Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach still has thoughts lingering from his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, even months after the fight. The build-up to UFC 319 was lengthy, and when it finally happened in August, Dricus Du Plessis took a one-sided defeat against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 20
Dricus Du Plessis Reveals He Discovered A Missing Piece After Fighting Khamzat Chimaev
No one has cracked Khamzat Chimaev’s game plan yet. He’s still walking undefeated in the UFC and now holds the middleweight title. He defeated Dricus Du Plessis in such a dominant fashion that everyone was in shock.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8
Sean Strickland Says UFC 'Pimps' Pressured Him Into Dricus Du Plessis Rematch Despite Serious Injury
Big fights are usually sold as inevitabilities. In most cases, the timing is right, the contenders are at their peak, and the rematch feels earned. However, the hype can sometimes hide something unsettling.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 5
Dricus Du Plessis Voluntarily Relives His Worst Nightmare After Khamzat Chimaev’s Humbling
Ahead of UFC 319 in August, Dricus du Plessis was billed as the man who could finally hand Khamzat Chimaev his first career defeat. However, what followed turned into a complete nightmare for ‘Stillknocks,’ as he suffered the worst loss of his career.
Dricus Du Plessis Gives Detailed Breakdown of Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Going into their first light heavyweight title clash at UFC 313, most fans and analysts expected a tough night for Magomed Ankalaev. The reason was simple—Alex Pereira’s concussive knockout power.
Joe Rogan Rules Out Dricus Du Plessis Ever Beating Khamzat Chimaev in a Rematch
UFC 319’s main event turned out to be an eye-opening experience for Dricus Du Plessis. The former middleweight champion was dominated from start to finish by Khamzat Chimaev, losing his title in one of the most one-sided championship fights in UFC history.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 25
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.
Dricus Du Plessis Issues First Statement Since UFC 319 Title Loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Dricus Du Plessis’s dream of solidifying his legacy as the greatest middleweight in history came to a harsh halt at UFC 319, where Khamzat Chimaev delivered a dominant performance to claim the title.
Robert Whittaker Shuts Down Naysayers of Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling Showcase at UFC 319
In modern MMA, one of the most debated topics is which fighting style makes for the most entertaining contest. Many fans lean toward all-out slugfests filled with sharp striking, believing that fast-paced exchanges give them the best value for their money.
Dricus Du Plessis Finds Solace with Fiancé, Vasti Spiller, After UFC 319 Loss
Everyone booed Dricus Du Plessis during the pre-fight press conference after his UFC 319 loss, making him seem like the heel of the main card. From the responses, it looked like many wanted him to lose.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 17
Khamzat Chimaev Destroys Du Plessis in Title Shocker
Khamzat Chimaev put on one of the most dominating wins by a challenger fighting against a champion. Chimaev absolutely manhandled Dricus Du Plessis defeating him by a unanimous decision at UFC 319 at the United Center in Chicago, IL on Saturday night.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16
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.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16
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.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 15
UFC 319 – Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Preview & Betting Tips
Saturday night in Chicago is going to be an absolute cracker as Dricus du Plessis looks to defend his middleweight title for the second time against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 12
Dricus Du Plessis Breaks Silence on Brutal Sparring Rumor Before UFC 319
The middleweight champ sets the record straight on an unusual training camp twist UFC 319 is set to take over Chicago this weekend as the United Center plays host to a highly anticipated main event between two undefeated UFC fighters.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 9
Dricus Du Plessis’ teammate brutally knocked out as rival makes dramatic comeback to move closer to share of €1,000,000
Dricus Du Plessis’ teammate got knocked out shortly after dropping his opponent. On July 9, Mark Hulme went head-to-head with Dominik Humburger at Oktagon 74, inside Štvanice stadium in Prague, Czech Republic.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 8
Du Plessis Sends a Clear Message About Moving Up to Light Heavyweight Division
Middleweight champion focused on defending his crown before considering a jump to light heavyweight The countdown is on for UFC 319, set to take over the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, in just a couple weeks.
Dricus Du Plessis opens up on huge UFC 319 weight cut as he’s still far from target
Dricus Du Plessis is expected to cut around 45lb before stepping on the scales at UFC 319. The middleweight champion has always made weight throughout his career, needing to hit 185lb or below once again.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Dricus Du Plessis Sends Explicit Response to Contender Ahead of UFC 319
There’s never a dull moment in the UFC, and the lead-up to UFC 319 proves it once again. Set for August 16 at the United Center in Chicago, the event will
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.
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 / 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 / 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).
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