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.

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.

Dricus du Plessis’ name has been in the rumor mills lately, particularly concerning an alleged leg break. It was claimed that the injury had ruled him out of a potential middleweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev.