UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis denied rumors that he’s injured.
It was reported that an injury forced Du Plessis out of a UFC 317 showdown with undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis not only stated that he’s healthy but that he was never signed to fight on the June 28 event.
“Okey 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,” Du Plessis wrote on Instagram. “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. 🇿🇦 #preparetobeamazed #stillknocks👑.”
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Du Plessis won the 1895-pound championship by narrowly defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January 2024. He successfully defended the title against former two-time champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 last August.
Du Plessis and Strickland rematched in the South African’s second title defense at UFC 312 in February. Du Plessis erased any doubt about their first fight by dominating Strickland.
