Former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was in the crowd at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, watching former rivals Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev fight. Strickland won the bout by unanimous decision, according to official UFC results.
Du Plessis, who previously fought both Strickland and Chimaev, did not provide a public comment immediately after the fight. However, sources close to the fighter indicated he was observing the match closely, as both men are potential future opponents.
The win puts Strickland back in title contention in the middleweight division. Chimaev, who had been undefeated in the UFC prior to this fight, suffered his first loss in the promotion.
No official statement from Du Plessis has been released as of May 10, 2026. The South African fighter is expected to address the media in the coming days.
