Dricus Du Plessis' team confirms fight with Kamaru Usman

Dricus Du Plessis' training camp, CIT Performance Institute, has confirmed that Du Plessis will fight Kamaru Usman. The gym posted the information on their social media channels, making it the first official confirmation from Du Plessis' side. The announcement suggests the bout is being finalized, though the UFC has not yet made an official statement. Du Plessis is the current UFC middleweight champion, while Usman is a former welterweight champion moving up in weight. Fans are now awaiting a formal announcement from the promotion with the date and location.