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Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev Is OFFICIAL For UFC 319

Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev has been officially announced as the main event for UFC 319 in August at the United Center in Chicago.

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Why the UFC 315 main event will unlock the biggest fights of the year

The welterweight title fight will determine not only the next championship bout in the division, but also what happens with the lightweight belt – and even the heavyweight gold?

The Independent UK

Dricus Du Plessis says ‘two dates’ agreed for blockbuster Khamzat Chimaev showdown

The UFC middleweight champion and Chimaev have traded barbs on social media; all that remains is for the pair to trade blows in the cage

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Dricus Du Plessis Fires Back at Injury Rumors, “I Am the Champion. I Know When I Fight.”

UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis denies injury rumors, clarifies fight status, and promises an upcoming fight announcement soon.

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Dricus Du Plessis responds to injury ‘rumours’ after Khamzat Chimaev claim

The middleweight champion was accused of being unavailable to fight this summer

The Independent UK

Sean Strickland Has No Mercy for Influencers as UFC Star Makes Headlines Again

Sean Strickland makes headlines again after dominating influencer Nick Nayersina in a viral, one-sided sparring session in Las Vegas.

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Dricus Du Plessis Injury Forces UFC 317 to Rethink International Fight Week Main Event

UFC 317 loses its main event as Dricus Du Plessis withdraws due to injury, postponing his anticipated title fight with Khamzat Chimaev.

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IPL 2025, CSK vs DC: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel drops big-hitting star for CSK clash — Here's why

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals will miss the services of their vice-captain Faf du Plessis in Saturday’s high-voltage clash against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, as skipper Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bat first in Match 17 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

The Times of India

IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc wreaks havoc, Faf du Plessis fires in Delhi Capitals dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc delivered a sensational spell of 5-35, while vice-captain Faf du Plessis smashed a rapid 27-ball half-century as Delhi Capitals registered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The win keeps DC unbeaten in IPL 2025.

The Times of India

Chael Sonnen finds it ‘annoying’ that Khamzat Chimaev is yet to be booked for UFC title fight

Chael Sonnen doesn't understand why Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis hasn't been booked yet.

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Kelvin Gastelum told UFC to put him on middleweight title path, eyes rebooking against Dricus Du Plessis

Kelvin Gastelum's days at welterweight may be done, but he's still hunting for gold at 185 pounds.

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Dricus Du Plessis says Alex Pereira ‘aura gone,’ rules out future fight

Dricus Du Plessis saw money going down the drain as Magomed Ankalaev took Alex Pereira's title at UFC 313.

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IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis appointed vice-captain of Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI: Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis has been named the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise announced the appointment via its social media handles on Monday.

The Times of India

Sean Strickland reacts to coach’s ‘uninspiring’ dig and explains poor UFC 312 performance

Strickland’s trainer Eric Nicksick echoed criticism of his fighter’s showing against Dricus Du Plessis

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Dricus Du Plessis reveals what he told Sean Strickland after breaking rival’s nose at UFC 312

Du Plessis beat Strickland on points for the second time, retaining the middleweight title that he took from the American in 2024

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UFC champ Belal Muhammad unloads on ‘racist little clown’ Sean Strickland, predicts excuses incoming

At this stage of his career, it's not likely Sean Strickland will head back to welterweight. But if he does ...

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Dricus Du Plessis has ‘amazing’ fight suggestion for Sean Strickland after UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis "can almost guarantee" what Sean Strickland's next fight will be after his UFC 312 loss.

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 312 title defense?

Dricus Du Plessis is staring down the barrel of a career-defining matchup with Khamzat Chimaev after his UFC 312 title defense.

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Din Thomas condemns Sean Strickland after UFC 312 loss: ‘He’s not who he says he is’

ESPN analyst Din Thomas spoke some harsh truths about Sean Strickland after his UFC 312 title-fight loss.

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Dricus Du Plessis not rushing Alex Pereira fight, wants Khamzat Chimaev next

Dricus Du Plessis wants to beat Khamzat Chimaev before considering a UFC champion vs. champion fight with Alex Pereira.

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Dana White had ‘fascinating’ revelation watching Sean Strickland at UFC 312

Though Sean Strickland lost at UFC 312, Dana White seemed to praise him more than Dricus Du Plessis post-fight.

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Dricus Du Plessis Dominates Sean Strickland In Rematch

Recap of UFC 312 featuring Dricus Du Plessis' dominant win, Zhang Weili's title defense, and other thrilling matchups.

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Sean Strickland: Dricus Du Plessis ‘broke my nose in like six places’ at UFC 312

Sean Strickland made no excuses in his first statement since having his nose shattered in his UFC 312 rematch vs. Dricus Du Plessis.

The Independent UK

Dricus Du Plessis bludgeons Sean Strickland to end rivalry in UFC 312 rematch

The middleweight champion seemed to shatter Strickland’s nose en route to a decision win – his second against his rival in 13 months

AAP

Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in UFC beat-down

South African Dricus Du Plessis has retained his middleweight belt with a unanimous points win over a battered, bloodied Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.

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