Several high-stakes middleweight UFC fights are coming up, including Khamzat Chimaev's title fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Chimaev recently defeated Robert Whittaker, but believes Reinier de Ridder, Whittaker's next opponent at UFC Abu Dhabi, faces a tougher challenge. De Ridder aims for a spectacular early finish against Whittaker to secure a title shot. Other significant matchups are also scheduled in the 185-pound division.

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