Morne Visser, coach of Dricus du Plessis, delivered a firm warning to Kamaru Usman by pointing to Du Plessis’s past performance against Khamzat Chimaev. He suggests that undervaluing the South African fighter’s striking might lead to costly surprises.

Dricus du Plessis’s upcoming middleweight fight against Kamaru Usman in Oklahoma City is set for July 18, but the battle to finalize the contract was anything but simple. Du Plessis accuses Usman of initially refusing to sign, fueling tension ahead of their high-stakes showdown.

Josh Hokit’s strong in-cage performances have made him a UFC heavyweight to watch since his debut in 2025. However, fellow fighter Dricus du Plessis warns that an offensive comment about the UFC and the White House could jeopardize Hokit’s promising future.

A surprising display of sportsmanship has emerged in the MMA world: Dricus Du Plessis, once at odds with Alex Pereira, is now publicly throwing his support behind his former foe at UFC 320. This twist underscores the unpredictable and enthralling nature of the sport.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis intends to defend his title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev before moving up to challenge Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight crown. Du Plessis seeks to cement his legacy by conquering top contenders in both divisions.