Good and Bad News for Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis Revealed as Dana White Hints Topuria vs Makhachev at UFC 317

For weeks, uncertainty has hung over the highly anticipated middleweight title bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis. A passive mention of Du Plessis’ suspected injury set off the rumor mill, with wild theories saying he had a shattered shin. Fans were left wondering if and when the fight would take place. Dana White has finally stepped in to clear the air, but not before presenting a mixed bag of news that has everyone buzzing. In fact, he decided to reveal the fates of two massive fights. So, what did he say?

During the UFC Fight Night post-event press conference, head honcho Dana White confirmed that the bout between Chimaev and Du Plessis will take place. However, the timing does not match expectations. . “Well, we all know that fight’s happening. DDP vs Khamzat fight. It’s happening. That fight’s done. It’s not happening now,” White said, hinting at some major changes behind the scenes. While it’s reassuring that the fight is still ongoing, the postponement has created even more worries about the UFC’s summer plans.

Dana White is asked about Islam/Topuria: We’ll see. We’ll see how it plays out. pic.twitter.com/fxlEp7FZkj

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) April 27, 2025

On the other hand, Ilia Topuria appears to be on the verge of making his next big move, adding to the excitement of International Fight Week. After relinquishing his featherweight title to pursue history, ‘La Leyenda’ is expected to headline UFC 317 with a lightweight title fight. When asked about a fight against Islam Makhachev, Dana White remained evasive, but his sneaky smirk and “We’ll see how it plays out” remark made it evident that talks are heating up for a big confrontation. This is a developing story.

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