Dricus du Plessis is preparing for his first UFC middleweight title defense following an impressive unbeaten run in the octagon. Despite setbacks that delayed a matchup with former champion Israel Adesanya, du Plessis is now eager and prepared for the upcoming fight. He has expressed his enthusiasm to take on Adesanya, affirming his readiness for the challenge.
After securing the UFC belt with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 297, du Plessis is eyeing a showdown at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. With contenders like Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev in the mix, du Plessis is open to facing any high-ranking opponent, with the exception of a rematch against Whittaker. He believes another bout with Strickland or a matchup against Chimaev would also provide thrilling competition. Stay updated as du Plessis’ UFC journey progresses.
