UFC Reportedly Pitched Dricus Du Plessis a Wild Four-Man Tournament for Light Heavyweight Title Shot

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UFC Reportedly Pitched Dricus Du Plessis a Wild Four-Man Tournament for Light Heavyweight Title Shot

Wed, October 21, 2026 at 5:34 AM UTC·

Dricus du Plessis' coach says he rejected UFC 205-pound tournament offer

The Ultimate Fighting Championship might be considering tournament-style fight nights.

Bummer! Dricus du Plessis’ coach torpedoes potential UFC Light Heavyweight Grand Prix

205 pounds? Not yet. It has been three months since former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis dominated former Welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman in the UFC Oklahoma City main event. Since then, “DDP” has remained relatively quiet about his next move. Du Plessis called for another title shot following his latest victory, […]

The Real Reason Behind the UFC's Scrapped Light Heavyweight Tournament

Morne Visser told Fight Forecast the UFC pitched a four-man light heavyweight tournament for a title shot. Dricus du Plessis said no to chase middleweight gold.

UFC Wanted 205 lbs Grand Prix, Says Coach of Dricus du Plessis

Monte Visser, the head coach of former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, says the UFC wanted to do a Grand Prix at 205 lbs.Du Plessis has fought his entire UFC career at 185 lbs, but he has mentioned recently that he is open to moving up to 205 lbs in the future.However, the UFC […] The post UFC Wanted 205 lbs Grand Prix, Says Coach of Dricus du Plessis appeared first on HEAVY.

Dricus Du Plessis Eyes Move to 205lbs Amidst Grueling 45lbs Weight Cut, But Has One Priority First

After his dominant win over Kamaru Usman, Dricus du Plessis aims to get back the 185lbs gold and then move to 205lbs for more glory.

Dricus du Plessis Teases Moves to UFC Light Heavyweight Division

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis teased a move up to the promotion’s light heavyweight division in the future.Du Plessis, who has spent his entire UFC career at 185 lbs after previously fighting in the welterweight division, is now 32 years old, and as fighters get older, they typically move up in weight.Could that […] The post Dricus du Plessis Teases Moves to UFC Light Heavyweight Division appeared first on HEAVY.

Dricus Du Plessis aims to get UFC belt back then conquer second division

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is looking for big fights.

Is UFC 334’s Josh Hokit the best heavyweight since Cain Velasquez? Team Gane explains…

With the optically-challenged Tom Aspinall sidelined for the foreseeable future, top 265-pound titans Josh Hokit and Ciryl Gane will battle for the undisputed heavyweight title atop the upcoming UFC 334 fight card, set for Sat., Nov. 14, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Don’t be surprised to see Hokit prevail, despite his […]

‘Irish Dragon’ Steps In For Joe Rogan At UFC 333

Joe Rogan will not be going to UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi — or anywhere else overseas. That’s why the promotion has to find a new color commentator for every international event. I always preferred a two-man booth over the incessant yammering of a three-man squad and would be content with just Jon Anik and […]

Alex Pereira’s jump to heavyweight won’t save him from Magomed Ankalaev’s revenge — ‘Business with me isn’t settled’

Magomed Ankalaev wants to settle his business with Alex Pereira. “Big Ank” beat Pereira for the light heavyweight strap at UFC 313, but was unable to defend it against “Poatan” in their UFC 320 rematch. The Brazilian later vacated his title to chase a third belt at 265 pounds, only to come up short against […]

Ciryl Gane's coach compares 'huge challenge' Josh Hokit to UFC legend

Don't expect coach Fernand Lopez to underestimate Josh Hokit heading into UFC 334.

Josh Hokit Earns Cain Velasquez Comparison From Ciryl Gane’s Coach Ahead of UFC 334

Ciryl Gane’s coach Fernand Lopez explains why Josh Hokit poses a serious threat ahead of their UFC 334 heavyweight title clash.

Josh Hokit Praised by Ciryl Gane’s Coach Ahead of UFC 334

UFC heavyweight contender Josh Hokit was praised by UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane’s head coach ahead of UFC 334.Hokit battles Gane in the main event of UFC 334, which takes place on Saturday, November 14, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.For Hokit, this will be his first UFC title shot opportunity […] The post Josh Hokit Praised by Ciryl Gane’s Coach Ahead of UFC 334 appeared first on HEAVY.

Islam Makhachev's coach a fan of 'beast' Carlos Prates' Ricardo Mayorga-type persona

Javier Mendez touts Carlos Prates as a dangerous contender for Islam Makhachev.

Former champion gives prediction for Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili UFC 333 trilogy bout

Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping weighs in on the UFC 333 co-main event.

Joe Pyfer Stands by Sean Strickland in UFC Pay Dispute

Top-ranked UFC middleweight contender Joe Pyfer said that he stands by champion Sean Strickland in his pay dispute with the promotion.Strickland is currently embroiled in a pay dispute with the world’s largest MMA promotion as he wants to get paid more for his next title fight against Nassourdine Imavov.To date, though, the UFC has remained […] The post Joe Pyfer Stands by Sean Strickland in UFC Pay Dispute appeared first on HEAVY.

UFC Legend Helping to Prepare Alex Pereira for Heavyweight Fight at UFC 335

UFC legend Cain Velasquez is apparently helping to prepare Alex Pereira for the former two-division champion's second heavyweight outing at UFC 335.

UFC 333 open workout highlight: Evloev flips out, Merab slams cameraman

All four UFC 333 title athletes attended open workouts and gave a preview of what's to come on Saturday.

UFC 333 'Embedded,' No. 2: Merab Dvalishvili gets bit by a horse

On the second episode of UFC 333 "Embedded," Merab Dvalishvili has a not completely friendly meeting with a horse.

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