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UFC Reportedly Pitched Dricus Du Plessis a Wild Four-Man Tournament for Light Heavyweight Title Shot

Dricus Du Plessis recently faced a unique proposition from the organization regarding a potential jump to the light heavyweight division. His coaching staff declined an offer to place the athlete into a one-night grand prix event designed to establish the next challenger for the division champion.

Morne Visser explained that the brief notice made it impractical to properly prepare the fighter's frame for heavier competition.

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