Whilst Dricus Du Plessis’ next middleweight title fight will arrive at UFC 312 in February against Sean Strickland, the South African brawler can’t help but goad #3 ranked Khamzat Chimaev.

Khamzat Chimaev is sure not to respond well to the latest barb from divisional champion, Dricus du Plessis, with the UFC champion poking fun at the scar above the lip of the Chechen-born contender.

Following UFC 311, Dana White was speaking to reporters and was asked if Chimaev would get a title shot following the match ...

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker gets candid on what shocked him the most about fighting ‘bogeyman’ Khamzat Chimaev.

UFC rivalries are always wild, and this time it’s Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev stirring things up. The champ, Du Plessis, has a history of beefing with big names and making them regret it.

Instead, Khamzat Chimaev is the strong betting favorite to be the UFC middleweight champion at year’s end. Chimaev (14-0) is the No. 2 fighter in the official UFC middleweight rankings.

Islam Makhachev (left) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (right) sparks a debate on X/Twitter [Image Courtesy: @ufc via X/Twitter, and @UFC_Asia via X/Twitter] Islam Makhachev vs. Khamzat Chimaev isn't a ...

Colby Covington recently shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev as a competitor and highlighted a path to victory for his opponents. 'Borz' is unbeaten in his MMA career and most recently earned a ...

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Khamzat Chimaev of Russia secures a submission ... [+] against Robert Whittaker of New Zealand in a middleweight fight during the UFC 308 event ...

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