Overview
- Dricus du Plessis said on The Ariel Helwani Show he has rewatched his loss to Khamzat Chimaev at least twice a week since September to fix small technical errors.
- He insists he can beat Chimaev in a rematch, saying he can make the champion quit despite a 50-44 unanimous decision that featured 12 takedowns and a 529–45 strike deficit per UFC Stats.
- He confirmed April is off due to a minor injury and said he will know by Monday if a May training camp is feasible, with June or July also possible.
- He backed Sean Strickland as the most challenging matchup for Chimaev because of Strickland’s striking and get-up game, with reporting pointing to Strickland or Nassourdine Imavov as likely next opponents for the champion.
- He denied ever receiving an offer to fight Kamaru Usman, contrasting with Usman’s claim he was presented the bout and is only pursuing “meaningful” fights toward a title.