Du Plessis Denies Injury Rumors

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis has dismissed claims of being injured, pushing back against Khamzat Chimaev’s recent criticism.

Chimaev suggested Du Plessis was ducking him after rumors surfaced that the champ was hurt, dashing hopes for a June clash during International Fight Week. Du Plessis pointed out that he had competed six times since 2022, including title wins over Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, Chimaev has fought just three times, with three additional bouts canceled. Du Plessis clarified that no fight had been signed, but he has said to expect an announcement over his next move very soon. 

“Okay so everyone had their opinions and rumours and stories about a shin break and injuries etc. I found it all very entertaining, unfortunately none of it is true myself and @ufc already discussed a fight date and opponent, the June fight was never signed I did not pull out of any fight, I am the champion I know when I fight you as a contender just show up when we tell you to. Fight announcement coming soon stay tuned,” Du Plessis said