Dricus Du Plessis eyes title fight following recent victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Dricus Du Plessis, the former middleweight champion, expressed confidence in his potential to fight for the title next. After defeating Kamaru Usman in his recent match, Du Plessis indicated he is ready to compete for the championship amid uncertainty in the middleweight division. Current titleholder Sean Strickland has been negotiating his future, which may affect the title picture. Du Plessis commented on the situation, highlighting that he aims to continue building on his successes and is prepared to face the top contenders in the division.
- •Du Plessis won against Kamaru Usman in his last fight.
- •He previously lost the title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
- •Strickland's future plans are uncertain amid potential boxing transition.
- •Du Plessis believes he deserves a top contender fight next.
- •The middleweight division is currently in a state of flux.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — Dricus Du Plessis believes he could fight for the title next
"Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis believes he could find himself fighting for the title next.
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