"I Will Have It Again": Dricus Du Plessis Vows to Reclaim UFC Middleweight Title
- Dricus Du Plessis vows to reclaim the UFC middleweight title after losing to Khamzat Chimaev in a brutal five-round battle
- The South African took to Instagram, declaring his determination to win back the belt despite the setback
- Fans reacted with mixed emotions, some showing strong support while others doubted his chances against Chimaev
UFC middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis has spoken tough about reclaiming his championship title following his devastating defeat to Khamzat Chimaev on Saturday, 16 August 2025, in Chicago.
Du Plessis lost the belt after a gruelling five-round battle, with the judges awarding Chimaev a unanimous decision.
The South African’s reign as champion came to an end, but he has vowed that the setback will not define him.
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On Saturday, 13 September 2025, Du Plessis took to Instagram to express his determination to win back the title.
He wrote:
“Can’t wait to have this again, and I WILL have it again… #Godisgood.”
In the aftermath of the fight, Du Plessis’s coach, Morne Visser, confirmed that the fighter will not take any immediate bouts.
Instead, the team will focus on addressing weaknesses Chimaev exploited, particularly in wrestling. Once those improvements are made, their goal is clear: face Chimaev again and reclaim the belt.
He admitted that when asked about a rematch, he was firm in saying no. While he acknowledged wanting to face Chimaev again soon, he explained that they are still slightly behind in Russian-style wrestling, and Chimaev can dominate on the ground.
Visser ruled out taking any other fights for now, emphasising that the focus is solely on addressing Dricus’ weaknesses exposed by Chimaev, particularly his lack of wrestling skills. Once those are corrected, the aim is to return, fight Chimaev, and reclaim the belt.
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How did South Africans react to Du Plessis
Fans reacted strongly to Du Plessis’s post, with most of them showing him support and offering him words of encouragement.
@notorious_a9913:
“One of the best champs in recent history. Didn’t back down from anyone.”
@shaurya_pd.30:
“You will be back, champ DDP.”
@smilesirene1:
“Believe in you.”
@brander_h:
“With that mentality, everything is possible.”
@sb_privvvz:
“Never getting it again.”
@mexisalafi:
“Bro, you couldn’t even defend a single takedown… and you trained so hard for that. Ain’t happening if Khamzat’s the champ.”
@therealatrain40:
“Bring the gold back to South Africa, champ.”
@callme_deezy:
“Maybe when Khamzat retires.”
@musa_thenightmare_khan:
“Once a smart guy said South Africa won’t see the belt again.”
Dricus explains why he lost to Chimaev.
Briefly News previously reported that South African UFC middleweight fighter Dricus Du Plessis reacted to his bruising defeat at the hands of the UAE’s Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago.
The 31-year-old entered the fight as the defending champion, marking his second title defence this year after defeating Sean Strickland in February to retain the belt.
However, Du Plessis was dominated over five rounds and lost by unanimous decision, relinquishing his championship title and ending his unbeaten run.
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