Dricus Du Plessis has explained why he might not be as quick as some of his colleagues to challenge for a UFC title at a second weight. Du Plessis holds the middleweight title, and he will make his third defence of the belt when he faces Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319 on 16 August.

Sean Strickland recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 319 later this month.

Khamzat Chimaev has dismissed a rumour that he could retire if he wins the middleweight title at UFC 319 this month. On 16 August, Chimaev will challenge champion Dricus Du Plessis in Chicago, as one of the UFC’s most fearsome contenders finally gets a title shot after being slowed by injury and illness.