A possible middleweight conflict between present UFC champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated sensation Khamzat Chimaev will presumably have to attend following an obvious damage to “DDP.” The 185-pound conflict was anticipated to headline UFC 317 at UFC’s Worldwide Combat Week this June.
That is based on veteran MMA journalist Kevin Iole, who leaked the unlucky information on Friday. Nothing has been utterly confirmed as of but, however the perception is that DDP vs. Chimaev shall be bumped to later within the 12 months.
“I’m listening to Dricus du Plessis is injured, and although there was no affirmation, if that’s correct, a bout between Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev couldn’t headline IFW,” wrote Iole in a Friday article about UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev.
“So Makhachev shall be wanted for Las Vegas in June.”
If true, that is dangerous information for all concerned. For du Plessis, this could be the primary time he’s wanted to overlook time since turning into UFC champion again in January 2024. For Chimaev, this could be one other missed alternative to capitalize on his UFC success and switch it into an precise title combat. For combat followers, it’s a blown likelihood to see the 2 finest middleweights on the planet go toe-to-toe.
Seems like Chimaev could also be coaching for another person.
As talked about in Iole’s article, UFC matchmakers would want to usher in one other premier matchup to assist headline a UFC 317 combat card this summer time if DDP is in actual fact out of fee. The “Sin Metropolis” occasion will already characteristic a flyweight scrap between present UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja and veteran finisher Kai Kara-France, however the card nonetheless wants critical assist for a memorable Worldwide Combat Week showcase.
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