Dricus Du Plessis future uncertain as Dana White gives new update

Dricus Du Plessis might not be next in line for the UFC Middleweight title.

The stage was set for a colossal clash between the reigning champion, Israel Adesanya, and the surging contender, Dricus Du Plessis. The MMA world was buzzing with excitement, as fans eagerly anticipated a showdown that promised to be a classic battle of styles and skill sets. But just when the spotlight was shining brightest on Du Plessis, fate intervened in a surprising turn of events.

A few weeks before the highly anticipated title fight, news broke that Dricus Du Plessis had pulled out of the contest, leaving fans and pundits alike scratching their heads in disbelief. The sudden withdrawal raised eyebrows and led to a flurry of questions about the reasons behind the decision.

UFC President Dana White, known for his candid and often straightforward remarks, was asked about Du Plessis' withdrawal and the impact it might have on his standing in the division.

White responded, "You know how I feel about people who turn down fights. We'll see."

Those words left a lingering sense of uncertainty, as the MMA community speculated on what might be next for Du Plessis.

Meanwhile, Israel Adesanya found himself in an unexpected situation. With his originally scheduled opponent out of the picture, Adesanya needed a new challenger to defend his UFC Middleweight title against. Enter Sean Strickland.

Sean Strickland, known for his no-nonsense fighting style and impressive performances, stepped up to the plate. The UFC quickly booked him as the new challenger for Adesanya's belt, and fight fans began to adjust their expectations for what should be an intriguing matchup.

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What do you think of the showdown between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya? Also, what do you think the future holds for Dricus Du Plessis?

?????Dana White when asked if Dricus Du Plessis will still be No.1 contender after turning down the title shot this weekend:

“You know how I feel about people who turn down fights (smile). We’ll see.” ????????#UFC293 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/QlaTInBXkE

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) September 6, 2023

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