Dricus du Plessis Declares Himself Champion After Strickland Victory

Dricus du Plessis had a good night at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. He watched Sean Strickland beat Khamzat Chimaev for the championship. Strickland won after five rounds, which is something Chimaev’s past opponents could not do.

Du Plessis has previously won against Strickland twice. In early 2024, he took the title from Strickland by a split decision at UFC 297. Then, in February 2025, he won more easily at UFC 312. However, Du Plessis lost the title to Chimaev in August 2025 in Chicago.

Now that Chimaev has lost, Du Plessis may benefit. He said, “The fight went exactly the way I thought it would. Sean did a great job.” He praised Strickland for making Chimaev tired and said Chimaev could not compete well with him in standing fights.

Du Plessis has not fought since his loss to Chimaev. He might return in a fight against Kamaru Usman, a famous welterweight fighter. If Du Plessis wins, he could get another shot at the championship. Strickland is expected to defend his title against Nassourdine Imavov later this year.

How much do you know?

Who won the championship at UFC 328?

Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland

Dricus du Plessis

Nassourdine Imavov

What was the method of Sean Strickland's victory over Khamzat Chimaev?

Knockout

Submission

Split decision

Unanimous decision

In which year did Dricus du Plessis take the title from Sean Strickland?

2023

2024

2025

2026

Who did Du Plessis lose the title to?

Sean Strickland

Khamzat Chimaev

Kamaru Usman

Nassourdine Imavov

What type of decision did du Plessis win by against Strickland at UFC 297?

Knockout

Submission

Split decision

Unanimous decision

Who is expected to defend the title against Nassourdine Imavov?

Dricus du Plessis

Khamzat Chimaev

Sean Strickland

Kamaru Usman

Dricus du Plessis won against Sean Strickland at UFC 328.

True False

Khamzat Chimaev lost to Sean Strickland after five rounds.

True False

Du Plessis has fought Kamaru Usman before.

True False

Strickland is expected to defend his title later this year.

True False

Du Plessis has not fought since winning the title.

True False

Khamzat Chimaev won his last fight against du Plessis.

True False

Dricus du Plessis was at UFC 328 when he saw Sean Strickland beat Khamzat Chimaev for the championship in .

Du Plessis fought and won against Strickland in early .

Du Plessis lost the title to Chimaev in .

Du Plessis praised Strickland for making Chimaev .

If Du Plessis wins against Kamaru Usman, he could get another shot at the .

Du Plessis has not fought since his loss to .

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