Dricus du Plessis News
Joe Rogan shares grim outlook for Dricus du Plessis' chances of avenging loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 26, 2025
Joe Rogan isn’t sold on things being much different if Dricus du Plessis ever gets a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis entered UFC 319 as the UFC Middleweight Champion. He defeated Sean Strickland twice, submitted Israel Adesanya, and stopped Robert Whittaker. It’s an impressive resume for “Stillknocks,” but Chimaev didn’t care about any of it. “Borz” handled business, ragdolling and controlling du Plessis throughout their title fight back in August. Chimaev ultimately scored the unanimous decision victory to capture UFC gold for the first time in his career.
Dricus du Plessis' biggest mistake against Khamzat Chimaev revealed by rising UFC contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 2, 2025
Dricus du Plessis couldn’t get much going against Khamzat Chimaev, and one surging contender thinks he knows why. Entering UFC 319, du Plessis was looking for his third successful UFC Middleweight Championship defense. It was apparent early on that Chimaev’s takedowns and control would be the story of the night. “Borz” had a methodical game plan that allowed him to preserve energy all the way until the final horn.
Dricus du Plessis vs Paulo Costa should be the next fight, says MMA analyst
Harry Kettle - August 27, 2025
Chael Sonnen believes that Dricus du Plessis vs Paulo Costa is a smart fight to make in the middleweight division. As we know, Dricus du Plessis recently lost his UFC middleweight championship. He fell short in his title fight against Khamzat Chimaev and while some believe an immediate rematch could be on the cards, the majority are of the opinion that he needs to win a fight or two in order to earn his way back there.
Paulo Costa turns attention to 'unpredictable' Dricus Du Plessis as his next opponent: 'A huge fight'
Cole Shelton - August 25, 2025
Paulo Costa has his eyes set on former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis as his next opponent. Costa is coming off an upset win over Roman Kopylov to prove he’s still a contender at middleweight. Following the win, the Brazilian wanted to face Khamzat Chimaev, but he knows he will likely need another fight, so he wants to face Du Plessis instead of rematching the likes of Israel Adesanya or Sean Strickland.
Dricus du Plessis was satisfied with surviving in UFC 319 title loss, says former champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2025
An ex-UFC titleholder believes Dricus du Plessis was content with simply surviving against Khamzat Chimaev. Many were excited going into the UFC 319 main event between du Plessis and Chimaev. “DDP” was the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion entering the United Center in Chicago. While it was a highly anticipated fight, the result was a one-sided grappling affair in favor of “Borz.”
Daniel Cormier reacts to Dricus du Plessis' "disappointing" UFC 319 performance
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Dricus du Plessis’ performance at UFC 319 last weekend. As we know, Dricus du Plessis wasn’t exactly at his best in the main event of UFC 319. In fact, he was dominated in his one-sided loss at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev. In losing, he also lost the UFC middleweight championship, and it seems unlikely that the promotion will give him an immediate rematch.
What's next for the stars of UFC 319?
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2025
The UFC was in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, August 16, for a solid UFC 319 card. The main event saw middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis defending his belt against Khamzat Chimaev. The co-main event saw Lerone Murphy taking on newly signed Aaron Pico. Ultimately, it was Chimaev who dominated Du Plessis in all five rounds as he controlled him on the ground for a lopsided win to become the new champ. In the co-main event, Murphy scored a stunning first-round highlight-reel KO win. Following UFC 319, here is what I think should be next for the stars of the event.
Israel Adesanya reacts to Khamzat Chimaev's dominant win over Dricus Du Plessis: 'Not what I expected'
Cole Shelton - August 18, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was surprised by how the UFC 319 main event played out. In the main event of the pay-per-view card on Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis was looking to defend his middleweight title for the third time when he took on Khamzat Chimaev. However, Chimaev dominated Du Plessis in all five rounds, as he got the champ down early and was able to control him and dominate him on the ground for a lopsided decision win.
Dricus du Plessis' head coach opens up on Khamzat Chimaev loss at UFC 319
Harry Kettle - August 18, 2025
Dricus du Plessis’ head coach Morne Visser has opened up on his student’s defeat at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev last weekend. On Saturday night, Dricus du Plessis lost the UFC middleweight championship. He was dominated from start to finish at the hands of Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319, and that’s us putting it lightly. DDP tried to overcome the wrestling of Khamzat, but in the end, it just wasn’t enough.
Joe Rogan reveals what went wrong for Dricus du Plessis in UFC 319 wipeout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 17, 2025
Joe Rogan has given his immediate thoughts in the aftermath of UFC 319. In the headliner of Saturday’s card, Dricus du Plessis entered as the UFC Middleweight Champion. He was hoping to earn his third successful title defense inside the United Center in Chicago. Instead, Chimaev turned in a dominant grappling display for five rounds. “Borz” is now the new UFC Middleweight Champion via unanimous decision.
Belal Muhammad wanted to fight Dricus du Plessis in parking lot following UFC 319
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 17, 2025
Belal Muhammad was hoping for a scrap with Dricus du Plessis in a Chicago parking lot. On Saturday night, du Plessis put the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Khamzat Chimaev. This one ended up being all “Borz,” who utilized his grappling advantage effectively to secure a clear unanimous decision win and the 185-pound title.
Dricus du Plessis reacts to lopsided UFC 319 loss against Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 17, 2025
Dricus du Plessis has shared his reaction after losing the UFC Middleweight Championship to Khamzat Chimaev. “Stillknocks” shared the Octagon with Chimaev for five rounds in the UFC 319 headliner. Many were eager to see if du Plessis could weather the early storm and take over in the later rounds. Instead, “Borz” put forth a grappling clinic for 25 minutes on his way to becoming a UFC titleholder for the first time in his pro MMA career.
UFC 319 Results: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Dricus Du Plessis (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 319 results, including the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis (23-3 MMA) will be looking to earn his third consecutive title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stillknocks’ most recently competed at February’s UFC 312 event in Sydney, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Sean Strickland. Prior to that, the South African had submitted Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August of last year.
UFC 319: 'Du Plessis vs. Chimaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
The Octagon returns to Chicago for tonight’s UFC 319 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA) will be looking to earn his third consecutive title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stillknocks’ most recently competed at February’s UFC 312 event in Sydney, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Sean Strickland. Prior to that, the South African had submitted Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August of last year.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals middleweight contender that has impressed him the most: 'He looked incredible'
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2025
Dricus Du Plessis has been impressed with one surging middleweight contender. Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319 against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s a highly anticipated fight, and if the South African wins, he will have options for his next title defense. He could face the winner of Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho, Reinier de Ridder, or Anthony Hernandez.
Dricus du Plessis wonders how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first career MMA loss
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has questioned how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first loss in mixed martial arts. Tomorrow night, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s a title showdown that has been a long time coming, and it’s perhaps one of the most anticipated title fights in recent memory. A lot of people are backing Chimaev to become world champion, but underestimating DDP has proven to be a mistake many times in the past.
UFC 319 guest could be the next challenger for Dricus du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2025
Another special guest has been added to the attendee list for UFC 319. There has been some buzz going into Saturday’s pay-per-view event in Chicago. Headlining the show will be a middleweight title fight between the two best 185-pounders today. Champion Dricus du Plessis hopes to thwart the challenge of Khamzat Chimaev, who is unbeaten in his pro MMA career.
UFC 319 fighter will never bet against Dricus du Plessis again if he defeats Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 14, 2025
One prominent UFC 319 fighter won’t be doubting Dricus du Plessis any longer if he retains his gold on Saturday. It’ll be a big night for “Stillknocks,” who is attempting to make a third successful title defense. Standing in his way is the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev, who has looked dominant throughout his career with a couple of exceptions. Chimaev is the slight betting favorite going into the bout, as one can never count out his ability to take his opponent down and finish the fight early.