UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis denied rumors that he is injured.
It was reported that an damage compelled Du Plessis out of a UFC 317 showdown with undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis not solely said that he is wholesome however that he was by no means signed to struggle on the June 28 occasion.
“Okey so everybody had their opinions and rumours and tales a couple of shin break and accidents and so forth.I discovered all of it very entertaining, sadly none of it’s true,” Du Plessis wrote on Instagram. “Myself and @ufc already mentioned a struggle date and opponent, the June struggle was by no means signed I didn’t pull out of any struggle, I’m the champion I do know once I struggle you as a contender simply present up once we let you know to. Combat announcement coming quickly keep tuned. 🇿🇦 #preparetobeamazed #stillknocks👑.”
View the unique article to see embedded media.
Du Plessis received the 1895-pound championship by narrowly defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January 2024. He efficiently defended the title towards former two-time champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 final August.
Du Plessis and Strickland rematched within the South African’s second title protection at UFC 312 in February. Du Plessis erased any doubt about their first struggle by dominating Strickland.
