Dricus Du Plessis Accidentally Leaks the co-main event of UFC319 in August
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis is set to defend his title against the undefeated powerhouse Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago, less than two months from now. Both fighters have dominated their previous UFC opponents, making this bout arguably the most challenging of their careers.
Dricus du Plessis aims to halt Khamzat Chimaev’s impressive ascent, especially after Chimaev’s submission victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. A win for Du Plessis would significantly boost his pound-for-pound ranking and solidify his legacy.
During a recent appearance on Ahmed Amwell’s YouTube channel, Dricus du Plessis revealed that the UFC 319 co-main event will be a lightweight clash between Paddy Pimblett and former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje.
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The UFC has not yet officially announced the full UFC 319 fight card, including the co-main event. However, Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje have been notably silent about their next fights, lending credence to Dricus du Plessis’s recent claims about their potential lightweight showdown.