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 Struggle Week this June.
That is in keeping with veteran MMA journalist Kevin Iole, who leaked the unlucky information on Friday. Nothing has been fully confirmed as of but, however the perception is that DDP vs. Chimaev can 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 can be wanted for Las Vegas in June.”
If true, that is unhealthy information for all concerned. For du Plessis, this may be the primary time he’s wanted to overlook time since changing into UFC champion again in January 2024. For Chimaev, this may 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 probability to see the 2 finest middleweights on the planet go toe-to-toe.
Appears like Chimaev could also be coaching for another person.
As talked about in Iole’s article, UFC matchmakers would wish to herald one other premier matchup to assist headline a UFC 317 combat card this summer time if DDP is in reality out of fee. The “Sin Metropolis” occasion will already function 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 Struggle Week showcase.
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