Du Plessis vows comeback after Chimaev loss: 'I'm not good with that'

Dricus du Plessis says he is ready to move forward after losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev. The South African admitted the defeat hit hard but insists his focus is now on returning to the octagon.

“Obviously, I was devastated, it was horrible; losing my belt, losing in general, I'm not good with that. We had some time to lick our wounds, but this is the fight game: it's how you come back. That's the past now, and I'm very excited to be back, and that's the only focus right now.”

— Dricus du Plessis, via UFC

What Dricus du Plessis said

Du Plessis lost the UFC middleweight championship to Chimaev in his first defence. The 185-pound fighter had held the belt after winning it at middleweight. His return marks his first bout since that title loss.

What it moves

Du Plessis will need to rebuild his case for another shot at the belt. His willingness to return quickly could position him for a high-profile match in the division, though the UFC has not announced his next opponent or a fight date.

Source: ufc.com. Full Dricus du Plessis fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.