Dricus du Plessis says he wants to win UFC titles in more than one weight class, beginning with a return to the middleweight belt before moving to light heavyweight. Following a victory over Kamaru Usman, du Plessis signals he wants another shot at 185-pound gold and then to compete at 205 pounds.
Multiple outlets frame his comments around a broader comeback plan after setbacks in his title reign. Yahoo Sports notes that du Plessis previously won the middleweight title from Sean Strickland, defended it twice, and later lost it to Khamzat Chimaev in a one-sided grappling contest. Times of India similarly reports that reclaiming the middleweight championship is his immediate goal, even as he also talks up the possibility of light heavyweight success. NDTV highlights his ambition to become a light heavyweight champion, describing it as a next step after his win over Usman.
