Dricus Du Plessis (Photo by Stephen R. Sylvanie/Imagn Images) and Khamzat Chimaev (Photo by Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images) The middleweight title scenario is standing at a pretty interesting juncture.

In a recent post on X, Chimaev shared a photo of du Plessis with his coaches after his win at UFC 297, along with several ‘donut’ emojis aimed at mocking the burly size of his cornermen.

Du Plessis' showing was certainly more emphatic than Adesanya's competitive decision win against Whittaker in February 2022. But that was Adesanya's second win over the former champ.

Du Plessis defended Visser’s methods at a press conference in Perth, Australia where the fight will take place. Apparently, the shock treatment is not such a new thing.

Du Plessis, who has defended his belt twice since winning the championship in January 2024, faces the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. UFC 319 takes place on Saturday ...

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The war of words between Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev has been simmering for months, but things hit a boiling point on social media. There’s never a dull moment in the UFC, and the lead-up to ...