Overview

• Dricus Du Plessis's rumored injury has left his scheduled UFC 317 title fight against Khamzat Chimaev uncertain, with no official confirmation from the UFC.
• Caio Borralho has publicly proposed stepping in to face Chimaev for an interim middleweight title, claiming Chimaev is open to the idea.
• Nassourdine Imavov, a top contender, has declined Borralho's callout, opting to wait for a title shot rather than risk his ranking in a short-notice fight.
• The UFC faces significant pressure to secure a compelling main event for International Fight Week, a crucial revenue-generating weekend for the promotion.
• Fans and analysts are calling on UFC executive Hunter Campbell to navigate the uncertainty and preserve UFC 317’s commercial and competitive significance.