Turns out the rumors are false! UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has publicly dismissed recent rumors regarding a serious injury that was said to have forced him out of his anticipated title defense against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317.
Dricus Du Plessis Laughs Off Injury Talk, Promises Big Fight Reveal Amid Khamzat Chimaev Hype
The rumors of Dricus du Plessis suffering a broken shin and facing a six-month layoff had circulated widely, fueled by comments from fellow middleweight contender Caio Borralho and reports from veteran MMA journalist Kevin Iole. These claims led to speculation that du Plessis would be unable to headline UFC 317 during International Fight Week, leaving the event without its planned marquee matchup and prompting talk of an interim title bout or a new opponent for Chimaev.