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‘We Have a Date’ – Dricus Du Plessis Shares Exciting Update on the Khamzat Chimaev Fight Date!

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The UFC middleweight division is buzzing with anticipation as fans are eagerly waiting the official announcement of a blockbuster fight between the current middleweight champ, Dricus Du Plessis, and unbeaten contender, Khamzat Chimaev. The two fighters have been going back-and-forth on social media lately, fueling even more excitement than what it already has. While UFC President, Dana White, recently confirmed that the fight is a done deal, the exact date has still not been set yet, keeping all of the fans on the edge of their seat.

Earlier, there were speculations about the fight happening headlining at UFC 317 during International Fight Week in late June, but that has been largely dismissed. However, Du Plessis has now provided a promising update on when the clash might occur. Let’s find out more.

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Du Plessis Shared the Timeline for Chimaev Showdown

In a recent conversation with Sias Du Plessis, the middleweight champion shed light on the status of the highly anticipated title fight. Dricus Du Plessis revealed two potential dates are currently on the table, and he has already given his approval for both. He said, “We have a potential of two dates, I already agreed to both.” He emphasized that official announcement approaching, with the fight expected to take place within the next fourth months at most. While no contract has been signed as of yet, Du Plessis’ commitments to the timeline in the past, makes us believe that the bout is closer than ever to be finalized.

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The road to the matchup has not been easy by any means. Earlier, there were rumors surrounding Du Plessis’s health, as it was reported that he was sidelined due to an injury. However, the South African champ quickly debunked these claims, confirming he is injury-free and is fully prepared to take on Chimaev for the title fight. The two have also been exchanging a lot of words online, with both showcasing a lot of confidence in themselves, as Chimaev claimed that he is “prepping for murder.” to which Du Plessis hilariously responded with, “Wow that’s the first time I’ve heard that one. Shakespeare in the house.”

Dricus du Plessis responds to Khamzat Chimaev saying he's "prepping for murder" ahead of their fight:

"🤣🤣 Wow that's the first time I've heard that one. Shakespeare in the house."#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/mH1iKhWYqC
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 6, 2025

With Du Plessis ready to go, and Chimaev claiming that he’s “prepping for murder,” this middleweight clash is bound to happen and when it does, it is certainly poised to deliver fireworks across the world.

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