Dricus Du Plessis will still get an opportunity at a ranked opponent. Du Plessis (16-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) faces Brad Tavares (19-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie on Tuesday after an initial report by MMA Fighting . Du Plessis saw multiple fights scrapped for UFC 273. He was initially scheduled to face Chris Curtis, but drew Anthony Hernandez after Curtis was forced out
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Dricus Du Plessis vs. Brad Tavares joins UFC 276 lineup – MMA Junkie