Dricus du Plessis clapped again at Khamzat Chimaev.
On Sunday, the rumor mill started to swirl concerning the UFC middleweight champion struggling an harm, which can have postponed a deliberate championship bout with Chimaev at UFC 317 in June. Chimaev then voiced his ideas on Twitter on Sunday, calling du Plessis out.
This man greatest bullshit ♂️
— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) April 20, 2025
“This man greatest bullshit,” Chimaev wrote.
Du Plessis jumped into the feedback of Chimaev’s submit to state his case on the matter, and accusing Chimaev of throwing stones, in a matter of talking.
“Let’s check out the final 2.5 years and inform me who’s bullshit,” du Plessis responded.
MMA Combating reached out to a number of individuals with information of the promotion’s plans on Sunday relating to the rumors and studies. One particular person said that extra info on the middleweight title image needs to be made clear quickly, whereas one other mentioned the present plan for the middleweight title is for it to be defended within the fall.
The UFC by no means acknowledged a du Plessis vs. Chimaev matchup being set for any particular date, nor has there been any public assertion made with reference to studies du Plessis suffered an harm.
Since Chimaev’s tweet, surging contender Caio Borralho has referred to as for a combat with Chimaev, even suggesting an interim title combat with the undefeated finisher.
