🔥 UFC 319 BOMBSHELL: Dricus du Plessis Reveals Shocking Truth Behind His Loss to Khamzat Chimaev — “It Wasn’t the Fight, It Was the Dog Attack Before It!”
In one of the most unexpected twists of the year, Dricus du Plessis has sent shockwaves through the MMA world by revealing that his loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 wasn’t entirely due to what happened inside the Octagon — but rather, something wild that occurred before the fight.
During a candid post-event interview in Pretoria, the South African middleweight dropped a bombshell:
“I wasn’t 100%. I was attacked by a dog three days before the fight,” Du Plessis confessed. “It’s not an excuse, it’s just the truth. I couldn’t even train properly after that.”
The revelation left fans and analysts speechless. Apparently, the incident took place during a light jog near his training camp, where Du Plessis reportedly tried to calm a stray dog — only for the animal to bite his arm. Sources close to the camp confirmed he required medical attention but chose to keep it secret to avoid delaying the fight.
🔥 “He didn’t want to pull out,” said one of his teammates. “Dricus said he’d rather fight half-healthy than let his fans down.”
The bout against Chimaev was one of the most anticipated clashes of the year, billed as The Lion vs. The Wolf. Despite putting up a strong first round, Du Plessis visibly slowed down as the fight went on, leading to Chimaev’s dominant win via decision.
Now, with the shocking dog-attack revelation, the MMA community is split. Some fans argue that Du Plessis should have postponed the fight for safety reasons, while others praise his warrior mentality.
“Only Dricus would get bitten by a dog and still walk into a cage with Khamzat Chimaev,” one fan tweeted.
UFC President Dana White has not yet commented on the revelation, but insiders say the promotion is already considering a potential rematch in early 2026, especially given the bizarre circumstances.
🐾 Whether it’s bad luck or the mark of a true fighter, one thing’s for sure — Dricus du Plessis has once again proven that his story is unlike anyone else’s in the UFC.
