Dricus Du Plessis Opens Door to Brendan Allen Fight in Push Back to Middleweight Title

The former champion says he will accept Allen only if that matchup speeds his return to a title shot.

Overview

Du Plessis publicly responded to Brendan Allen’s October callout that followed Allen’s short-notice stoppage of Reinier de Ridder after Anthony Hernandez withdrew.
He labeled Allen “such an idiot” and said he would “love to smash his face in,” speaking on Fight Forecast in comments published Wednesday.
Du Plessis reiterated he wants the opponent who gets him to a title shot the quickest and questioned whether Allen’s two-fight run justifies that spot.
He is coming off a decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 after earlier title defenses over Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
No fight has been booked, and Du Plessis signaled he will take Allen if the UFC views it as the fastest route back to the belt.