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Magomed Ankalaev reveals potential Dricus du Plessis matchup in discussion

Could Dricus du Plessis be moving to Light Heavyweight sooner than expected? The former Middleweight champion recently admitted that he would like to move up to 205 pounds in the near future, as he cuts a lot of weight and…

By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Magomed Ankalaev revealed discussions are underway for a light heavyweight fight against Dricus du Plessis.
Ankalaev stated that the UFC proposed du Plessis as a potential opponent for his upcoming return.
Du Plessis previously expressed interest in moving to 205 pounds to pursue two-division champion status.

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Magomed Ankalaev revealed that the UFC is discussing a potential matchup between him and former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis at light heavyweight. According to Ankalaev, the promotion proposed du Plessis as an option for his upcoming return to the Octagon, as discussions circulate regarding du Plessis moving up to 205 pounds.

Du Plessis previously stated an ambition to become a two-division champion, though he also aimed to recapture his 185-pound belt first. Writer Andrew Richardson suggests the UFC may be considering the move due to matchmaking complexities in the middleweight title picture.

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