Dricus du Plessis has signed his next UFC fight contract, he claims, and blames his opponent for the delay in announcing the bout.
What happened?
Dricus du Plessis signed his contract weeks ago, but the fight has not been announced yet.
Why the delay?
He alleges Kamaru Usman has not finalized the bout agreement, causing the uncertainty.
Dricus du Plessis won the title in 2024 and defended it twice before losing to Khamzat Chimaev last August.
What comes next?
The UFC has not announced the fight, but it is rumored to be at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
Kamaru Usman rebounded from three straight losses with a win over Joaquin Buckley in June.
Dricus du Plessis has not fought since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, and is eager to return to the octagon.
The UFC Fight Night 281 lineup is not finalized, but Dricus du Plessis is expected to be a part of it.
On July 18, the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City will host the event, with Dricus du Plessis potentially facing Kamaru Usman.
Dricus du Plessis has a record of 23-3, while Kamaru Usman has a record of 21-4.
The fight between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman would be a highly anticipated matchup in the middleweight division.