UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis has addressed latest hypothesis relating to the standing of his subsequent title protection.
The undefeated Khamzat Chimaev appeared to have secured a primary title shot in MMA’s main promotion this summer season after he breezed previous former champ Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi final October.
However although experiences positioned his conflict with Du Plessis on the UFC 317 card throughout Worldwide Combat Week in late June, Kevin Iole lately claimed that an damage to “Stillknocks” is ready to delay his third protection.
“Borz” was fast to corroborate the information with a annoyed submit on social media, however Du Plessis has now denied the hypothesis.
The South African titleholder hit again at latest rumors in an Instagram submit, insisting that no June struggle was ever signed and that an announcement relating to his return date is on the way in which.
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“Okey so everybody had their opinions and rumours and tales a couple of shin break and accidents and many others.,” Du Plessis wrote. “I discovered all of it very entertaining, sadly none of it’s true myself and @ufc already mentioned a struggle date and opponent, the June struggle was by no means signed I didn’t pull out of any struggle, I’m the champion I do know after I struggle you as a contender simply present up once we let you know to. Combat announcement coming quickly keep tuned. #preparetobeamazed #stillknocks
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For now, discuss of the Worldwide Combat Week essential occasion has turned to Ilia Topuria, who is anticipated to problem for light-weight gold within the UFC 317 essential occasion.
