Overview

• Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev have officially agreed to a middleweight title fight, ending speculation over Du Plessis's fitness.
• The fight will not take place during International Fight Week as initially expected, with a new date yet to be announced.
• Du Plessis publicly denied injury rumors, stating he never pulled out of a fight and that discussions with the UFC had already set a timeline.
• Interim title plans involving Chimaev and Caio Borralho have been shelved, following criticism from analysts and fighters over contender fairness.
• The UFC is reportedly working on a new ranking system with Meta to address ongoing concerns about fighter placement and fairness.