Dricus Du Plessis has cemented his position as the undisputed middleweight champion following his victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 312. The post “You Can’t Fight...”- Khamzat Chimaev Gets Debilitating Update as UFC Veteran Gives Dricus Du Plessis Verdict appeared first on EssentiallySports.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis didn’t hesitate to sign the dotted line for his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland. But as negotiations progressed for his next fight after defeating Israel Adesanya, du Plessis hoped the matchmakers would give Khamzat Chimaev the title shot instead of running it back with his former rival.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was the picture of dominance in his rematch with Sean Strickland, bloodying his trash-talking challenger to

A storm is brewing in the middleweight division, and Khamzat Chimaev is at its center. The post Khamzat Chimaev Next Fight: UFC 312 Confirms Undefeated Star’s Fate After Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Does it make sense for the UFC to fly Khamzat Chimaev to Sydney without him serving as the backup to Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland?

There is no debate after UFC 312, Dricus du Plessis is the rightful UFC middleweight champion. Questions remain about who the promotion's best 185-pounder is. Fortunately, those questions could be answered this year.

After winning a unanimous decision Saturday night to earn himself his 23rd win in his last 25 MMA appearances, nine of which came in the UFC, du Plessis wants to call the shots at 185 pounds. Dricus du Plessis put on a dominant display against Sean Strickland at UFC 312.

What mattered most at UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney? Here are a few post-fight musings … The primary storyline for this event outside of the championship bouts was the preliminary card matchup between debuting bantamweights Aleksandre Topuria and Colby Thicknesse,