UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis insists undefeated Khamzat Chimaev is no 'boogeyman'
After defeating Sean Strickland a second time at UFC 312, Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) is ready to defend his title against Chimaev next. Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is coming off an impressive first-round submission of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.
Dricus du Plessis reveals his plan to defeat Khamzat Chimaev in potential UFC title fight
UFC's annual International Fight Week celebration has undoubtedly treated du Plessis well. His breakout win over former champion Robert Whittaker came at the 2023 edition of the event, but even before that, du Plessis' first International Fight Week in 2022 resulted in a successful night against Brad Tavares.
Top contender reveals middleweight ‘fight to make’ for Dricus du Plessis title shot
One of the more promising prospects to break through the UFC rankings recently, Borralho (15-1) has won 7 in a row in the promotion, not far off from middleweight gold after battering last weekend's headliner Jared Cannonier to a bloody pulp in his last fight back in August.
UFC Fight Night 252's Brendan Allen sees flaws in Dricus Du Plessis' resume
Brendan Allen still has no praise for UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis and thinks all his biggest wins are questionable.
Dricus Du Plessis 'really, really hopes' Khamzat Chimaev is his next opponent
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis really hopes undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev is his next opponent.
Brendan Allen questions Dricus du Plessis’ UFC resume
Top UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen has questioned the legitimacy of the resume put forward by Dricus du Plessis.
Dricus du Plessis not scared of ‘boogeyman' and future UFC title contender Khamzat Chimaev
Dricus du Plessis believes he has the answers to the UFC middleweight division's biggest problem, Khamzat Chimaev.
Dricus Du Plessis Lashes Out At Belal Muhammad’s 185 Dream: “UFC Doesn’t Even Like Belal”
Dricus Du Plessis criticizes Belal Muhammad’s middleweight ambitions, claiming the UFC isn’t supportive of him.
Michael Bisping suggests rematch for UFC Fight Night 251 winner Jared Cannonier next
Michael Bisping would like to see Jared Cannonier run things back with a familiar foe after UFC Fight Night 251. Cannonier ...
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Dricus du Plessis claps back at Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker’s fight style criticism: "They still haven’t figured it out"
On Feb. 8, The 31-year old successfully defended his title for a second time, against Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Nearly two ...
Michael Bisping Pushes for High-Stakes UFC Rematch—Will It Happen?
We all love a good rematch. The chance for revenge, redemption, or, if things go sideways, one final shot before the curtains ...
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Robert Whittaker reveals what shocked him most during brutal loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Three months after that particularly painful loss, Robert Whittaker has now opened up on what shocked him the most about his fight with ‘Borz’ – and surprisingly, it’s not the submission ...
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Caio Borralho calls for title eliminator against Nassourdine Imavov next: “Running to the title”
Rising UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho believes a fight with Nassourdine Imavov could push him into a title shot.
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Robert Whittaker gets brutally honest about what surprised him the most against Khamzat Chimaev: "Thought I'd have more time, did not"
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker discussed his fight with Khamzat Chimaev, expressing surprise at Chimaev's quick attack. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Whittaker said he ...