After UFC middleweight champion Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) debunked rumors of being injured, his coach Morne Visser also cleared the air. He says Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is still absolutely the plan, but it won't take place June 28 at UFC 317 during International Fight Week.

Reports of 'DDP' being injured have sparked debate over who will headline UFC 317. Contenders Khamzat Chimaev and Caio Borralho have tempted an interim title fight, and other contenders have thrown their hat into the ring for a golden opportunity.

Coach Morne Visser expects UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis to be a class above Khamzat Chimaev should they fight.