
In the wake of swirling rumors and rampant speculation, UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis has broken his silence regarding alleged injuries that many believed would force him out of a highly anticipated title defense against Khamzat Chimaev. Over the past week, reports circulated that Du Plessis had suffered a broken shin and would be sidelined for up to six months, with some even suggesting he had pulled out of a planned UFC 317 main event. On Thursday, Du Plessis took to Instagram to set the record straight, delivering a blunt message to fans, contenders, and the MMA media alike.