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The Latest Breaking News from Dricus du Plessis

Charles Oliveira’s next opponent revealed as Rafael Fiziev in unexpected pairing at UFC Rio

The former lightweight champion will fight in his home country for the first time in over five years

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis admits personal rule that could shape UFC landscape

Du Plessis will make his third middleweight-title defence when he faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Michael ‘Venom’ Page on the frustrations that led to surprise fight with Jared Cannonier at UFC 319

Interview: Despite saying he had unfinished business at welterweight, the Briton will stay at middleweight to face Cannonier

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

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Khamzat Chimaev issues five-word response to White House fight speculation

The Russian star will challenge Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title on 16 August

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Khamzat Chimaev shuts down rumour around Dricus Du Plessis title fight at UFC 319

Chimaev will challenge the South African for the middleweight title on 16 August

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

Reinier de Ridder eyes Chimaev vs Du Plessis victor after narrow win over Robert Whittaker

‘RDR’ won a split decision against the former champion to move a step closer to a UFC middleweight title shot

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

De Ridder beats Whittaker in split decision at UFC Abu Dhabi

Reinier de Ridder survives a brutal knockdown to narrowly win against Robert Whittaker in the main event.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2025

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Israel Adesanya ‘not a real fighter’, says Joaquin Buckley after detailing run-in with UFC star

‘The Last Stylebender’ labelled Buckley ‘annoying’ after the latter lost to Kamaru Usman, a friend of Adesanya

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Israel Adesanya Was Warned By Dana White Before Huge Mistake

Former two-time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya was warned by Dana White before making HUGE mistake which has had big consequences.

Sports Lens · May 30, 2025

Khamzat Chimaev Mocks Dricus Du Plessis Ahead Of UFC 319

Ahead of their battle at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev has mocked Dricus du Plessis and his team on social media with donut emojis.

Sports Lens · May 21, 2025

Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev Is OFFICIAL For UFC 319

Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev has been officially announced as the main event for UFC 319 in August at the United Center in Chicago.

Sports Lens · May 14, 2025

Why the UFC 315 main event will unlock the biggest fights of the year

The welterweight title fight will determine not only the next championship bout in the division, but also what happens with the lightweight belt – and even the heavyweight gold?

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis says ‘two dates’ agreed for blockbuster Khamzat Chimaev showdown

The UFC middleweight champion and Chimaev have traded barbs on social media; all that remains is for the pair to trade blows in the cage

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Belal Muhammad vows to make UFC 315 ring walk with Palestine flag: ‘Nothing will stop me’

An image of the flag was recently removed from the champion’s fighter profile, before being restored

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

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The Sports Daily · Apr 24, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis Fires Back at Injury Rumors, “I Am the Champion. I Know When I Fight.”

UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis denies injury rumors, clarifies fight status, and promises an upcoming fight announcement soon.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis responds to injury ‘rumours’ after Khamzat Chimaev claim

The middleweight champion was accused of being unavailable to fight this summer

The Sports Daily · Apr 21, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis Injury Forces UFC 317 to Rethink International Fight Week Main Event

UFC 317 loses its main event as Dricus Du Plessis withdraws due to injury, postponing his anticipated title fight with Khamzat Chimaev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2025

Bo Nickal: Me vs. Khamzat Chimaev top three biggest fights UFC can make

Bo Nickal is confident that a fight between him and Khamzat Chimaev would do massive numbers.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2025

UFC Mexico’s Joe Pyfer: Kelvin Gastelum ‘trying to convince himself’ that he can make title run at middleweight

Joe Pyfer doesn't see Kelvin Gastelum hanging with the new wave of UFC middleweight talent.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2025

Chael Sonnen finds it ‘annoying’ that Khamzat Chimaev is yet to be booked for UFC title fight

Chael Sonnen doesn't understand why Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis hasn't been booked yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2025

Kelvin Gastelum told UFC to put him on middleweight title path, eyes rebooking against Dricus Du Plessis

Kelvin Gastelum's days at welterweight may be done, but he's still hunting for gold at 185 pounds.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2025

Dricus Du Plessis says Alex Pereira ‘aura gone,’ rules out future fight

Dricus Du Plessis saw money going down the drain as Magomed Ankalaev took Alex Pereira's title at UFC 313.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

UFC champion Alex Pereira responds to Oleksandr Usyk after boxer’s surprise callout

Pereira, who will defend the UFC light-heavyweight title on Saturday, was called out by Usyk in February

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

UFC veteran Jared Cannonier refuses ‘gatekeeper’ tag after emphatic TKO against Gregory Rodrigues

The American, 40, stopped his 33-year-old opponent in round four, snapping a two-fight losing streak

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Sean Strickland reacts to coach’s ‘uninspiring’ dig and explains poor UFC 312 performance

Strickland’s trainer Eric Nicksick echoed criticism of his fighter’s showing against Dricus Du Plessis

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