Khamzat Chimaev Breaks Silence on Dricus Du Plessis Injury Rumors as UFC 317 Fight in Jeopardy

In a major letdown for fight fans, the potential middleweight title clash between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 317’s International Fight Week has reportedly been scrapped. The news, first reported by veteran journalist Kevin Iole, has sent shockwaves through the MMA community, leaving millions of fans disappointed. Touted as one of the year’s most compelling matchups by pundits, the bout promised fireworks, thanks to both fighters’ explosive styles and elite reputations in the division.

The cancellation hits particularly hard for Khamzat Chimaev, whose UFC career has already been riddled with setbacks. Since his debut, six of his scheduled fights have been canceled, mostly due to recurring health issues and illness-related complications.

After making significant changes—including a new coaching setup—Khamzat Chimaev appeared primed to make his long-awaited leap toward UFC gold. But with Du Plessis reportedly injured, that moment has once again been delayed. Clearly frustrated, ‘Borz’ broke his silence on X, writing bluntly: “This guy biggest bulls**t.”

This guy biggest bullshit

— Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) April 20, 2025

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