Fans react to the reports of an emerging contender possibly replacing Dricus du Plessis (right) to face Khamzat Chimaev (left ... In response to the news, No.-6- ranked UFC middleweight Caio ...

“And though there has been no confirmation, if that’s accurate, a bout between Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev couldn’t headline IFW.” This quote has gone viral across MMA Twitter ...

Khamzat Chimaev didn’t take long to respond ... While it’s uncertain when du Plessis will return to the Octagon, Chimaev is the presumed No. 1 contender after a dominant win over Robert ...

The South African champion was expected to face Khamzat Chimaev ... reports on Twitter, No. 6-ranked middleweight Caio Borralho called for an interim title fight with Chimaev.

Khamzat Chimaev is next in line for a title shot [Image courtesy: Getty Images] UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is next in line for a title shot against current champion Dricus du Plessis.

Chimaev will be bumped to later in the year. “I’m hearing Dricus du Plessis is injured, and though there has been no confirmation, if that’s accurate, a bout between Du Plessis and Khamzat ...