Turns out, it’s not time to panic.
Reigning UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, is not injured and never was, despite erroneous reports that “Stillknocks” was hurt and unable to compete at the upcoming UFC 317 pay-per-view (PPV) on June 28 in Las Vegas.
only “bullsh*t” was the crap being fed to social media.
“Okay so everyone had their opinions and rumors and stories about a shin break and injuries, etc.,” Du Plessis wrote on Instagram. “I found it all very entertaining. Unfortunately, none of it is true. Myself and UFC already discussed a fight date and opponent, the June fight was never signed — I did not pull out of any fight. I am the champion, I know when I fight, you as a contender just show up when we tell you to. Fight announcement coming soon, stay tuned.”
Du Plessis is expected to face No. 3-ranked contender, Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC 312 fight card in Sydney. “Stillknocks” remains undefeated under the UFC banner at 9-0 with six finishes.
Hopefully UFC has an official announcement in the coming days.
