Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 319 title loss?
Du Plessis (23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) was handily beaten by Chimaev (15-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in the form of a unanimous decision at United Center in Chicago, ending his reign as middleweight titleholder with two defenses under his belt.
With almost no moments of success in the fight, Du Plessis is highly unlikely to get an immediate rematch and will have to regroup. Where does he go, though?
Watch the video above for analysis on Du Plessis' options after UFC 319.
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