Sean Strickland’s next fight? Inactive Dricus Du Plessis ‘out of his mind if he thinks he deserves a title shot’
Sean Strickland recently reclaimed the UFC middleweight title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev. Michael Bisping criticized Dricus Du Plessis for being inactive and suggested he does not deserve a title shot without a recent fight. Other contenders like Nassourdine Imavov and Joe Pyfer are also in the running for a title opportunity.
- ▪Sean Strickland won the UFC middleweight title by defeating Khamzat Chimaev.
- ▪Dricus Du Plessis has not fought since August 2024 and is considered inactive.
- ▪Michael Bisping believes Du Plessis needs to fight again to earn a title shot.
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