Dricus Du Plessis reveals how close Khamzat Chimaev came to getting UFC 312 title shot
Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) was touted as the potential No. 1 contender when he quickly submitted former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308. Du Plessis was excited about the opportunity to hand Chimaev his first loss but acknowledges that fans were previously eager to see him fight Strickland again after their tightly contested affair at UFC 297.
Sean Strickland’s Coach Explains Picking Dricus Du Plessis As ‘Toughest Challenge’ Over Khamzat Chimaev
For his head coach at Xtreme Couture, Eric Nicksick, the next few months will be all about looking at what they need to do differently in order to defeat Du Plessis in Sydney, Australia. Their first meeting at UFC 297 came down to a close split decision that saw the South African become the 185-pound champion.
Dricus Du Plessis Would Have Preferred to Face Khamzat Chimaev Over Sean Strickland
Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight Sean Strickland in a championship rematch for the middleweight strap at UFC 312 in February. Du Plessis narrowly defeated
Chael Sonnen expects Sean Strickland 'to fight better' in Dricus Du Plessis rematch at UFC 312
Chael Sonnen sees Sean Strickland coming out with an extra fire in the rematch against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.
UFC legend thinks Sean Strickland has fire lit under him going into UFC 312 rematch with Dricus du Plessis: 'That care meter went through the roof'
UFC icon Chael Sonnen believes Sean Strickland has a fire lit under him going into his UFC 312 title rematch against Dricus du Plessis.
Dricus Du Plessis Reveals What Sets Him Apart: ‘I Don’t Mind Getting Punched in the Face’
Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC Middleweight Champion, has made it clear that his approach to fighting sets him apart from others in the division. In a recent
Dricus Du Plessis explains the real reason he is fighting Sean Strickland instead of Khamzat Chimaev
Strickland is arguably the more popular, and most definitely the more reliable, option than Chimaev, who has made a habit of pulling out of fights or having weight issues. But the belief is that the Swede is a bigger challenge, and poses a more awkward test of the champion’s skills.
Dricus Du Plessis Reacts to Sean Strickland Rematch, Says It Wasn't His 'Preferred' Fight
Dricus Du Plessis has revealed that his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland wasn't the fight he wanted, but he's "not unhappy" with the UFC's decision to make the fight. Du Plessis and Strickland fought in the first PPV of 2024,
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Teammate Says ‘Different Level’ Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Defeat Dricus Du Plessis At Middleweight
Teammate says Khabib Nurmagomedov could defeat Dricus Du Plessis to become UFC middleweight champion if he wanted to ...
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“Mom, I’m a professional fighter” - Dricus du Plessis shares details about his mother’s “unprofessional” response to MMA hate comments
Dricus du Plessis recently revealed how his mother reacts to the online comments against him. Du Plessis does a good job of playing with his rivals' minds before stepping into the cage with them.
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From knockout to cashout: Dricus du Plessis rakes in R40 million
Being kicked in the head has its consolations. Try several million in the case of Dricus du Plessis who in 2024 pocketed ...
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Dricus Du Plessis reveals the conversations that led to a Sean Strickland rematch
UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has revealed the conversations that led to his UFC 312 fight against Sean ...