UFC rivalries are always wild, and this time it’s Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev stirring things up. The champ, Du Plessis, has a history of beefing with big names and making them regret it. He recently took aim at Chimaev on social media, calling him out. Chimaev didn’t hold back either, firing shots right back at him. The tension between these two is rising fast, and fans are already buzzing about a potential showdown.
Du Plessis is back at it, this time with a cheeky Instagram post featuring a shark he caught off South Africa’s Eastern Cape Coast. A fan couldn’t resist teasing him, saying, “Don’t kiss the mouth,” a nod to DDP’s viral moment kissing his coach after a win. Dricus fired back with a playful jab, saying, “That’s what Khamzat tried, and look how that turned out.”
To which Khamzat reacted saying, “2 dead fish in one photo.” This comment is a direct insult, using “dead fish” to suggest that DDP lacks energy or fight. Khamzat’s remark adds to the growing tension and rivalry between the two fighters.
Khamzat Chimaev claps back at Dricus du Plessis 🍿👀
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 27, 2024
"2 dead fish in one photo 😂😂😂"#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/yfrQCdCRTr
Fans immediately started speculating whether this heated exchange would escalate into a showdown in the octagon. With neither fighter backing down, this rivalry has all the ingredients for one of the UFC’s most explosive matchups.
Dricus Du Plessis Wanted To Fight Khamzat Chimaev Instead Of Sean Strickland
After staying quiet about UFC 312’s announcement, Dricus Du Plessis spoke out on social media, revealing he wanted Khamzat Chimaev next. But he acknowledged that fans had been pushing for a Strickland rematch, especially before Chimaev’s brutal win over Whittaker at UFC 308.
DDP made it clear he’s not upset by the UFC’s decision, stating, “I’ll fight the man fans think is next,” confirming Strickland’s title shot. Even though Khamzat was his preferred matchup, Du Plessis is ready for whatever the fans demand.
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With the heat between the two now building, fans are eagerly awaiting the moment when these fighters finally face off inside the octagon.
