Dricus Du Plessis says he won’t face Nassourdine Imavov at UFC 319 if Khamzat Chimaev pulls out, drawing backlash as tensions rise ahead of the title fight ...

While Du Plessis didn’t rule Imavov out entirely, it’s clear he’s not eager to risk his belt unless it’s against Chimaev. Imavov, riding a four-fight win streak and fresh off a major ...

Dricus du Plessis’ ominous warning to Khamzat Chimaev For the time being, Du Plessis’ reluctance to fight Imavov at UFC 319 doesn’t need to be addressed.

Dricus Du Plessis is gearing up for his upcoming title fight against Khamzat Chimaev. Touted as perhaps the most brutal fight of his life till now, Du Plessis will be looking to cement his legacy ...

UFC 319 takes place on Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago and is headlined by a middleweight championship clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has his next title fight lined up. Du Plessis, who has defended his belt twice since winning the championship in January 2024, faces the undefeated ...

Dricus du Plessis (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) and Khamzat Chimaev (Photo by Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images) Dricus du Plessis is scheduled to fight Khamzat Chimaev in UFC 319.

It doesn’t seem as if Dricus du Plessis is especially confident that Khamzat Chimaev will make it to fight night at UFC 319. Undefeated since joining the UFC in 2020, du Plessis won the ...

Dricus du Plessis suggested that Khamzat Chimaev may not make it to their scheduled fight at UFC 319 following the recent announcement of a backup fighter.

Dricus Du Plessis took a dig at Khamzat Chimaev ’s history of pulling out after a backup was announced for their upcoming matchup. Du Plessis (23-2) is scheduled to defend his middleweight title ...

Chimaev will challenge UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 on Aug. 16 in Chicago. On Tuesday, UFC CEO Dana White announced the main event title fight via Instagram Live.

The UFC heads back to Chicago on August 16th and in the main event, the middleweight title is on the line. Dana White took to social media tonight to announce that middleweight champion Dricus Du ...