Dricus du Plessis betting odds vs. four different UFC title challengers revealed

Four different possibilities for Dricus du Plessis’s next UFC title defense present different odds for the South African champion.

Du Plessis defeated former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in his first title defense last weekend in Perth. After a back-and-forth first three rounds of the fight, du Plessis swarmed Adesanya and eventually submitted him by rear-naked choke.

Du Plessis earned the title earlier this year against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. He’s unbeaten in his last 10 victories, including recent wins over the likes of Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson.

After a successful performance at UFC 305, du Plessis has no shortage of potential title challengers for his next appearance. Strickland is the most likely option after UFC CEO Dana White hinted the former titleholder would earn the next title shot.

Whittaker and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev will square off at UFC 308 in October in a pivotal matchup in the division. Some believe the winner of Whittaker/Chimaev deserves the next shot at du Plessis.

As the debate rages on surrounding the next middleweight title shot, the first betting odds are out for du Plessis against four big-name challengers.

Dricus du Plessis is an early betting underdog against Khamzat Chimaev

Check out the latest betting odds for four different potential matchups below, including a clash with UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

• Du Plessis (-130) vs. Sean Strickland (+110)
• Du Plessis (-200) vs. Alex Pereira (+170)
• Du Plessis (-185) vs. Robert Whittaker (+160)
• Du Plessis (+170) vs. Khamzat Chimaev (-200)

Strickland most recently defeated Paulo Costa at UFC 302. He immediately called for a rematch against du Plessis after a close decision loss earlier this year.

Pereira, after watching du Plessis’s latest win, teased a potential return to 185lbs. He’s set to defend the light heavyweight title against Khalil Rountree at UFC 307.

Du Plessis could potentially return by year’s end, albeit unlikely. Four potential matchups have razor-thin margins when it comes to the opening lines.

All odds courtesy of Sportsbetting.ag