Dricus du Plessis is gaining recognition as a legitimate contender in the MMA world, with even the oddsmakers starting to take notice.
In his recent victory at UFC 305, du Plessis defended his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya, solidifying his position as the top fighter in the division. Sportsbetting.ag has released odds for potential future matchups for du Plessis, and he is favored to win against most of his possible opponents.
Dricus du Plessis (-130) vs. Sean Strickland (+110)
Dricus du Plessis (-200) vs. Alex Pereira (+170)
Dricus du Plessis (-185) vs. Robert Whittaker (+160)
The odds suggest that du Plessis has a good chance of defeating Strickland, Pereira, and Whittaker in future matchups.
However, one opponent that stands out as a tough challenge for du Plessis is Khamzat Chimaev.
Dricus du Plessis (+170) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (-200)
A bet on du Plessis against Chimaev could result in a significant payout for the confident bettor.
Despite the potential matchups, Strickland is currently the frontrunner for the next title shot against du Plessis, as per UFC CEO Dana White’s endorsement. However, the outcome of the upcoming fight between Chimaev and Whittaker at UFC 308 could also impact the title picture.