The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await the details of Dricus du Plessis’ next UFC middleweight title defense.

With much speculation swirling around his next opponent, it’s now official: Du Plessis will face undefeated powerhouse Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago, USA.

Dricus du Plessis Gets the Opponent He Wants

For some time, there have been whispers and rumors about a potential showdown between Du Plessis and Chimaev.

However, the South African champion has remained clear about his stance.

“I am the champion. I know when I fight you as a contender, just show up when we tell you to,” Du Plessis declared in a recent social media post.

After securing the middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland, Du Plessis solidified his status as one of the division’s most formidable fighters with a dominant win over Israel Adesanya.

His journey continued with a rematch victory over Strickland in February, and now, he heads into his third title defense against Chimaev, who has yet to lose a fight in the UFC.

A Fight Full of Anticipation

Chimaev, known for his aggressive fighting style, has made an impressive mark in the UFC, winning eight of his bouts, six of them by stoppage.

The undefeated contender’s fearsome reputation has made this upcoming title fight one of the most anticipated in recent memory.

As the date approaches, fans are eagerly debating who will come out on top in this clash of two of the UFC’s most exciting middleweights.