Dricus Du Plessis - News & Rumors - UFC

"I want you" - Gregory Rodrigues calls out Dricus Du Plessis after defeating Anthony Hernandez at UFC Sacramento Gregory Rodrigues has made his intentions clear after defeating Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Usman looked slow" - T.J. Dillashaw gets brutally honest about Kamaru Usman losing to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City T.J. Dillashaw recently shared his thoughts on Kamaru Usman losing to Dricus du Plessis in their middleweight bout.

JULY 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I'm a purist" - Daniel Cormier doubts fans want Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis trilogy bout Daniel Cormier recently shared his thoughts on a potential Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis trilogy bout.

JULY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Gratitude is the attitude" - Kamaru Usman breaks silence after Dricus du Plessis defeat Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman posted a positive update on social media just days after his loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City.

JULY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dricus du Plessis' coach explains why South African will not move up to light heavyweight like Alex Pereira Dricus du Plessis picked up an impressive win over Kamaru Usman in the latest UFC event, and the South African has some grand plans for the middleweight division.

JULY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I wanna fight your a**" - Dricus du Plessis hilariously calls out Francis Ngannou after win over Kamaru Usman Dricus du Plessis seems to be enjoying his win over Kamaru Usman. The South African returned to UFC action after his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, where he also lost the middleweight ti...

JULY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Oklahoma City results: Dricus Du Plessis picks apart Kamaru Usman for big win Former champion Dricus Du Plessis got back into the win column in a big way at UFC Oklahoma City.

JULY 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"He's still got it" - Dana White shuts down Kamaru Usman retirement talk following UFC Oklahoma loss UFC Oklahoma is in the books, with Dricus du Plessis securing a dominant unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman.

JULY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dricus du Plessis calls for a title shot following dominant win over Kamaru Usman Dricus du Plessis returned to winning ways this weekend at UFC Oklahoma, securing a dominant unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman.

JULY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gets right back in win column Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Oklahoma City.

Impact Du Plessis wasn't competitive his last time out, dropping the UFC Middleweight Championship to Khamzat Chimaev via unanimous decision last August. He predictably got back on track against the 39-year-old Usman as a -215 favorite. DDP did whatever he wanted on the feet through four-plus rounds, hammering Usman with everything but the kitchen sink. He mixed up his shots beautifully and absorbed no real damage in return. Usman made a half-hearted run in the dying minutes, but the fight had long since been decided. Du Plessis caught a huge break when Sean Strickland defeat Chimaev for the 185-pound crown in May. DDP has two victories over Strickland, with one coming as recently as February 2025. There's a non-zero chance this performance will be enough to set up a third fight between the two.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

How to live stream UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman, TV channel Former UFC champions collide in a high-stakes middleweight showdown as Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman headline UFC Fight Night on Saturd...

JULY 18 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

UFC Fight Night 281 Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City,...

JULY 18 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

UFC Fight Night Best Betting Picks for Du Plessis vs. Usman in OKC | Deadspin.com Check out our UFC Oklahoma City best bets, including picks for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman, Jared Cannonier vs. Christian Leroy Dunca...

JULY 18 • DEADSPIN.COM

"I hate not being the champion" - Dricus du Plessis says Khamzat Chimaev loss is fuelling his championship run Dricus du Plessis is set to make his return to the UFC after his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025.

JULY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Oklahoma City Poster Showcases Huge Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman Main Event The UFC has unveiled the official poster for the promotion’s first visit to Oklahoma in more than nine years.

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Will headline UFC OKC Du Plessis will fight Kamaru Usman in a middleweight bout as the main event of UFC OKC on July 18, Nolan King of USA Today reports.

Impact Du Plessis last fought when he lost the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev in UFC Chicago on Aug. 17, 2025. He has won nine of his last 10 fights, and at least on paper, he should be considered the favorite against the 38-year-old Usman. Du Plessis owns a 23-3-0 professional MMA record.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

"He's not scared" - Dricus du Plessis outlines "key to victory" for Justin Gaethje against Ilia Topuria at UFC White House Dricus du Plessis recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje matchup and outlined the American fighter's p...

JUNE 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight

Sean Strickland has gained notoriety for his controversial remarks in the UFC

MAY 8 • Associated Press

"Stronger than Khamzat on a physical level" - Dricus du Plessis shares his preview for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland With UFC 328 fast approaching, former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has shared his preview for the title fight between Khamzat Chi...

MAY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"I don't think Khamzat is all that good" - Jorge Masvidal explains why Sean Strickland will beat Khamzat Chimaev Jorge Masvidal believes that, as dominant as Khamzat Chimaev looked against Dricus du Plessis, he'll have a hard time in a potential clash against Sean Strickland.

MARCH 10 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dricus Du Plessis On UFC MW Champ Khamzat Chimaev: 'I Know I Can Make That Man Quit' - Wrestling Inc. Dricus Du Plessis has said that he believes he can beat Khamzat Chimaev despite losing via Unanimous Decision to him last August.

MARCH 4 • WRESTLINGINC.COM

"They're our p*mps" - Sean Strickland recalls being pressured into accepting Dricus du Plessis rematch by the UFC Sean Strickland recently claimed that he was pressured into accepting the Dricus du Plessis rematch by the UFC.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Khamzat Chimaev names potential next title challenger, delivers cheeky warning After a long and arduous climb, Khamzat Chimaev claimed middleweight title glory with a dominant win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"That's all hype" - Dricus du Plessis issues definitive prediction for potential Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev super fight Dricus du Plessis recently shared his thoughts on a potential super fight between Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev. He asserted that Chimaev...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sean Strickland next? Anthony Hernandez says run it, but prefers Dricus Du Plessis instead Anthony Hernandez is targeting a former UFC champion in his return.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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UFC beefs up security as tensions heighten between Strickland and Chimaev ahead of title fight