Dricus Du Plessis aims for UFC title and plans to move up divisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Dricus Du Plessis is targeting a return to the UFC middleweight title after losing it to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319. Following a victory over Kamaru Usman, Du Plessis expressed desire for a title shot to reclaim his championship. Additionally, he plans to ascend to the light heavyweight division to pursue dual championship status, having previously succeeded in a similar endeavor at KSW. With ambitions to regain his belt and defending it, Du Plessis is focused on making compelling matchups within the middleweight division before exploring opportunities at 205 pounds.
- •Du Plessis lost the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
- •He recently defeated Kamaru Usman, reigniting his title aspirations.
- •Du Plessis is set on reclaiming his championship and defending it.
- •He aims to become a two-division champion by moving to 205 pounds.
- •His next fight could greatly influence the middleweight title.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dricus Du Plessis aims to get UFC belt back then conquer second division
"Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is looking for big fights.
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