Du Plessis was 9-0 in the UFC ahead of UFC 319, having won the middleweight title with a decision against Sean Strickland in early 2024 before recording two successful title defences. The South African submitted former champion Israel Adesanya last August and outpointed Strickland again in February.

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has finally addressed his devastating loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, releasing his first public

Dricus Du Plessis breaks silence after losing his UFC title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, vowing a stronger comeback in pursuit of greatness.