Khamzat Chimaev’s rival Dricus Du Plessis reveals next UFC fight announcement is coming soon after New York appearance for Sean Strickland’s UFC 328 win

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has revealed that fans will soon learn details about his next fight inside the Octagon. The South African star shared the update during his recent visit to New York City, where he attended UFC 328 in nearby Newark, New Jersey. Du Plessis, popularly known as DDP, spent the weekend meeting fans and enjoying the spotlight as one of the sport’s biggest international names.

The former champion also shared several photos and videos from his trip on social media. From rooftop pictures to fan interactions inside the arena, Du Plessis appeared relaxed and confident while enjoying time away from competition. However, his biggest update came when he confirmed that his next opponent and fight date would be officially announced next week. The news has quickly created excitement among UFC fans eager to see the South African return to action following his loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.

Dricus Du Plessis hints at UFC comeback after title setback

During his New York visit, Du Plessis was one of the most recognizable faces around UFC 328. Cameras frequently captured him inside the packed arena as fans gathered around the former champion for photos and greetings. He later posted moments from the weekend on Instagram, including clips of himself walking through New York streets, interacting with supporters, and enjoying the atmosphere around the event.

One image showed Du Plessis standing confidently on a rooftop with the city skyline behind him. Another clip featured him joking around with the camera while exploring the streets of Manhattan.

Despite enjoying his time in New York, Du Plessis made it clear that his focus is now shifting back toward fighting. Speaking about his future plans on Fight Forecast, the South African explained that an official announcement regarding his next opponent and return date should arrive within the coming week. He also suggested that he feels ready to step back into competition after spending time recovering. He revealed he has been preparing for another run in the middleweight division.

Du Plessis last competed in August 2025 at UFC 319, where he lost the middleweight title fight against Chimaev by unanimous decision. Before that setback, he had established himself as one of the top fighters in the division and became the first South African to win a UFC championship.

The 32-year-old currently holds a professional MMA record of 23 wins and three losses. With speculation growing about possible opponents, fans are now waiting closely for the official announcement about DDP’s next appearance inside the UFC cage.




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