A fight between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman may be in the works, though it is unclear if the bout has been finalized. Du Plessis has also been mentioned in connection with a potential fight against Khamzat Chimaev, with du Plessis expressing confidence in his ability to make Chimaev quit. The status of these fights, including any potential upcoming events such as UFC 319 or UFC 328, is not entirely clear.