Dricus Du Plessis was ‘hoping and praying’ to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 312 instead of Sean Strickland
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis didn’t hesitate to sign the dotted line for his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland. But as negotiations progressed for his next fight after defeating Israel Adesanya, du Plessis hoped the matchmakers would give Khamzat Chimaev the title shot instead of running it back with his former rival.
2025 UFC event schedule: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland, Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
The next major event on UFC's calendar is UFC 313. On March 8, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira fights Magomed Ankalaev. The marquee is supported by a stellar five-round non-title co-main event featuring Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker.
“They don’t have stars. I mean they got Dakota Ditcheva, who’s a star.” Thomas said.
MMA veteran Din Thomas wants UFC light heavyweight title contender Magomed Ankalaev to be traded for PFL flyweight star.
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