Dricus Du Plessis plans to move up to light heavyweight after losing the middleweight title, aiming to become a two-division UFC champion despite a 45-pound weight cut.
01Summary
- 01Du Plessis won the middleweight belt in January 2024 by defeating Sean Strickland.
- 02He defended the middleweight title twice before losing it to Khamzat Chimaev via a grappling-heavy decision.
- 03Du Plessis intends to move up to the light heavyweight division to pursue a second UFC belt.
- 04He stated he will need to cut 45 pounds to make the light heavyweight limit.
- 05The UFC has not yet announced an opponent or date for his light heavyweight debut.
02Why it matters
This matters because Du Plessis was a dominant middleweight champion and his move up in weight could reshape the light heavyweight title picture in the UFC.
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