Dricus du Plessis Aims to Improve Wrestling Defense After UFC 319 Loss to Khamzat Chimaev

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Dricus du Plessis plans to take 12 to 16 weeks to improve his wrestling defense after losing his UFC middleweight title shot at UFC 319, aiming to return early next year. His focus is solely on fixing this specific issue, not fitness or stand-up skills, and he is expected to be back in the cage in early 2026.
- Dricus du Plessis only needs ‘12 to 16 weeks’ to fix wrestling defense after UFC 319 — ‘We’ll be back early next year’ MMA Mania
- Prelim Results | UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev UFC.com
- Numbers that explain Khamzat Chimaev's UFC championship ESPN
- UFC 319 results: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev fight card highlights USA Today
- UFC 319 takeaways: Khamzat Chimaev flings Dricus du Plessis around with the greatest of ease Yahoo Sports
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