The tension between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev is boiling over ahead of UFC 317. What began as hype for their rumored title fight has now turned into a full-on verbal battle, with Chimaev openly calling Du Plessis “the biggest bullshit” over his reported injury status.
But now, the middleweight champ isn’t staying quiet. Du Plessis has rolled up his sleeves and fired back with a fiery response that’s worth watching.
Dricus Du Plessis Calls Out Chimaev’s Inactivity in His Fierce Response
Earlier this week, UFC insider Kevin Iole reported that the Palestinian superstar might be dealing with an injury, though nothing has been confirmed yet. This uncertainty could affect the upcoming event, especially since it’s a major part of International Fight Week.
Following these unofficial reports, Khamzat Chimaev quickly shut down the rumors by posting, “This guy biggest bulls—.” While Chimaev didn’t name anyone directly, fans were split on who the comment targeted. Some believed it was aimed at the middleweight champion, while others thought it was a shot at the UFC insider. However, most fans took it as a dig at Dricus Du Plessis—and even he saw it that way.
Du Plessis wasn’t going to stay silent. He hit back hard with a fiery response. Instead of just defending himself, he flipped the script and pointed out Chimaev’s long absences from the Octagon.
Let’s take a look at the last +-2.5years and tell me who’s bullshit 👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/Mo0KMWC8eT
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) April 21, 2025
Sharing a timeline of Chimaev’s sparse UFC activity, Du Plessis fired back with a bold statement: “Let’s take a look at the last +-2.5 years and tell me who’s bullshit.”
What’s Next for UFC 317?
Du Plessis’ injury hasn’t been confirmed yet, so the UFC hasn’t decided on the main event for International Fight Week in Las Vegas. If Du Plessis can’t fight, Chimaev might still get a title shot, but against a different opponent. Meanwhile, Caio Borralho, who is ranked #6, has said he’s ready to step in if Du Plessis can’t compete.
Caio Borralho in 2022 was asked who was the toughest guy he’s trained with
“The Natural” responded with Khamazt Chimaev 😳
“He’s very good at wrestling he goes hard all the rounds I think he’s one of the hardest training to do” pic.twitter.com/YQjiNnpuJr
— Kevin (@realkevink) April 21, 2025
However, we can’t completely rule out the injury rumors. Du Plessis’ recent response to Chimaev hints that the reports might be true. Otherwise, why didn’t he clear up the injury talk? Instead of denying it, he chose to defend himself, which makes fans think there might be something to those rumors after all.
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