UFC middleweight champion, South African fighter Dricus du Plessis, shared a post on social media indicating he is ready to fight Chechen middleweight Khamzat Chimaev.
Feel really sorry for Rob he looked super ready but this is the fight game well done on a good performance Khamzat That being said I can't wait to take your 0.
Dricus du Plessis
For context, on October 26 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Khamzat Chimaev defeated Robert Whittaker by submission (neck crank) in the first round at UFC 308.
Chimaev's most recent fight was in October 2023 at UFC 294, where he won against Kamaru Usman by majority decision. His record now stands at 14 wins and no losses, while Whittaker has 26 wins and eight losses.