Dricus du Plessis

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thebodylockmma.com > ufc > news-ufc > why-beneil-dariush-wants-khamzat-chimaev-to-abandon-middleweight

Why Beneil Dariush Wants Khamzat Chimaev to Abandon Middleweight

3+ hour, 24+ min ago   (478+ words) UFC lightweight fighter Beneil Dariush believes Khamzat Chimaev should move up to the light heavyweight division instead of pursuing a rematch at middleweight. Dariush shared his thoughts during a recent interview with Helen Yee Sports. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight…...


thebodylockmma.com > ufc > news-ufc > brendan-allen-battled-staph-infection-days-before-ufc-vegas-122-victory

Brendan Allen Battled Staph Infection Days Before UFC Vegas 122 Victory

3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (530+ words) Brendan Allen entered the UFC Vegas 122 cage with more than just a tough opponent to worry about. The middleweight contender fought through a staph infection that started Tuesday of fight week, according to his teammate Belal Muhammad. Allen submitted Christian…...


mmainsight.com > news > khamzat-chimaev-could-fight-at-heavyweight-claims-beneil-dariush

Khamzat Chimaev Could Fight At Heavyweight Claims Beneil Dariush

9+ hour, 21+ min ago   (217+ words) UFC fighter Beniel Dariush has watched former middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev train with much bigger men in the gym, and believes the star could eventually go on to win titles at both light-heavyweight and heavyweight in the future. “If I’m…...


sports.ndtv.com > us > mma > brendan-allen-turns-late-fight-drama-into-a-nightmare-for-christian-leroy-duncan-then-targets-dricus-du-plessis-12173214

Brendan Allen Turns Late-Fight Drama Into A Nightmare For Christian Leroy Duncan, Then Targets Dricus Du Plessis

13+ hour, 49+ min ago   (322+ words) Brendan Allen started by attempting to take Christian Leroy Duncan to the mat. But the English fighter defended well early and landed heavy shots. The fight shifted toward Allen in the second and third rounds as he controlled long stretches…...


thebodylockmma.com > ufc > news-ufc > should-khamzat-chimaev-abandon-his-middleweight-dreams

Should Khamzat Chimaev Abandon His Middleweight Dreams?

10+ hour, 1+ min ago   (522+ words) UFC veteran Beneil Dariush has offered advice to Khamzat Chimaev about his quest to become a three-division UFC champion. The longtime lightweight fighter believes Chimaev should move up to light heavyweight instead of chasing a middleweight rematch. Dariush made his…...


boxingnews.com > news > dariush-chimaev-could-thrive-at-light-heavyweight

Dariush: Chimaev Could Thrive At Light Heavyweight

16+ hour, 45+ min ago   (105+ words) Beneil Dariush believes Khamzat Chimaev can make an impact at 205 pounds and possibly beyond. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in a competitive five-rounder in May. Dana White said Chimaev told him he was done with 185, but…...


middleeasy.com > mma-news > belal-muhammad-brendan-allen-staph-infection-ufc-vegas-122

Belal Muhammad Says Brendan Allen Fought Through Staph Infection at UFC Vegas 122

21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (477+ words) Belal Muhammad said Brendan Allen dealt with a staph infection during fight week before finishing Christian Leroy Duncan. Belal Muhammad revealed that Brendan Allen was dealing with a staph infection during fight week before the UFC Vegas 122 main event. Muhammad…...


thescrap.co > khamzhat-chimaev-offers-some-assistance-to-conor-mcgregor

Khamzat Chimaev still happy to invite Conor McGregor to train alongside him

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (399+ words) Despite the possibility of Conor McGregor jumping the queue in the welterweight division, Khamzat Chimaev is still happy to have Conor McGregor train alongside him if he faces welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, before him. In a recent interview with The…...


sherdog.com > news > news > Brendan-Allen-had-staph-infection-before-UFC-win-teammate-says-203176

Brendan Allen had staph infection before UFC win, teammate says

19+ hour, 58+ min ago   (207+ words) Brendan Allen battled a staph infection during fight week ahead of his Ultimate Fighting Championship main event bout this past Saturday at UFC Vegas 122, where he submitted Christian Leroy Duncan. Brendan Allen had staph infection before UFC win, teammate says…...


essentiallysports.com > ufc-mma-news-belal-muhammad-shares-video-that-proves-brendan-allen-fought-with-staph-infection-at-ufc-vegas-122

Belal Muhammad Shares Video That Proves Brendan Allen Fought With Staph Infection at UFC Vegas 122

20+ hour, 41+ min ago   (892+ words) Oct 12, 2026 | 12:57 AM EDT Brendan Allen fought more than just a hungry, young contender in Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122. According to his friend and teammate Belal Muhammad, Allen entered the Octagon yesterday with a gnarly case of staph infection....