Dricus Du Plessis’ Jacked Physique Before UFC 319 Gets Fans Hyped

UFC Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis shares images of his latest physique ahead of UFC 319 title fight.

Dricus Du Plessis’ Jacked Physique Before UFC 319 Gets Fans Hyped

Dricus Du Plessis looks shredded ahead of the title fight against Khamzat Chimaev (via X)

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Dricus Du Plessis gained massive popularity after defeating Sean Strickland and becoming the middleweight champion. The South African’s dominant performances and aggressive style have made him one of the most feared fighters in the division today. Currently scheduled to defend his title at UFC 319, Du Plessis looks fully prepared and focused for the challenge.

Du Plessis will face undefeated prospect and title contender Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 inside the United Center in Chicago. Despite holding the middleweight title, DDP enters the fight as the underdog according to current betting odds and predictions. However, the South African seems unfazed and recently shared pictures showing him in top shape and ready for battle.

Du Plessis walks around at approximately 224–231 lbs when not in training camp, making him enormous for the middleweight class. For UFC fights, he cuts down to 185 lbs, meaning he sheds approximately 40–45 lbs, including around 15–25 lbs of water weight before weigh‑in. 

About two weeks out, Du Plessis already appears shredded, showing lean muscle definition and full conditioning ahead of fight camp peak. DDP has already defended his middleweight title twice, securing dominant victories over Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.

In both title defenses, DDP showcased superior pressure, durability, and unorthodox striking that overwhelmed his elite opponents inside the Octagon. His back-to-back dominant performances quickly turned him into a fan favorite and established him as a truly formidable UFC champion.

It was Du Plessis himself who called for the fight against Chimaev, the division’s most dangerous challenger. Chimaev earned his title shot by brutally defeating former champion Robert Whittaker and breaking his jaw during that intense battle. Since the announcement, both fighters have exchanged relentless online jabs, heating up the build-up to their anticipated title clash.

Fight fans react to Dricus Du Plessis’s latest physique update ahead of UFC 319

The heated trash talk and growing rivalry have added hype, positioning UFC 319 as one of this year’s most anticipated events. Since his last fight, Khamzat Chimaev has shown a noticeable personality shift but remains laser-focused on capturing the middleweight title. He’s issued intense verbal threats toward the champion, warning of total domination once they step inside the Octagon together.

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis prediction
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis prediction (via X)

Dricus Du Plessis, confident in his trash talk, has dismissed Chimaev’s threats and remained composed despite the mounting pre-fight tension. Experts like Adesanya believe DDP has a better chance of winning if the fight extends into the later rounds. 

However, Chimaev’s relentless pace and aggression make him incredibly dangerous during the first two rounds of any contest. Currently, both fighters are training hard, and here are some reactions from DDP’s latest post on social media.

As expected, many fans were impressed by Du Plessis’s physique, and many predicted him to destroy Chimaev. Others had a different opinion, saying all this won’t help against the ‘Borz’, who can submit the champion in the first round.

Other than that, there were comments about him kissing his coach, which has been a constant meme against DDP. Fans are also excited for the press conference and how both fighters will try to get into each other’s heads. Nevertheless, UFC 319 will settle their rivalry.

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