Dricus Du Plessis in shock of Merab Dvalishvili’s gas tank at UFC 311: “Needs to be studied”
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili's impressive fight performances at UFC 311 caught the attention of Dricus Du Plessis.
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Dricus Du Plessis praises Merab Dvalishvili's impressive cardio (Image via Bloody Elbow/Imago)
The reigning UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, is currently scheduled to face Sean Strickland at UFC 312. However, ahead of the fight, Du Plessis took a moment to discuss several intriguing topics unrelated to his upcoming bout. Notably, the South African reacted to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili’s recent UFC 311 fight performance.
At UFC 311, Merab Dvalishvili made his title defense in the bantamweight division. He faced Umar Nurmagomedov, a formidable opponent from the renowned Dagestani lineage of MMA fighters. During the fight, Dvalishvili showcased an incredible performance, turning the tide in the last three rounds. Recently, Dricus Du Plessis praised the Georgian fighter for his heart and determination in the matchup.
In today’s time, people are so fit where the pressure can be so immense like a guy like Merab. Firstly, that guy’s cardio need to be studied. I don’t know how he does it. It is incredible to see, motivating infact motivating.
Dricus Du Plessis via Aaron Bronsteter on Instagram (@abronsteter)
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Dvalishvili has impressed others with his exceptional cardio and stamina. These remarkable attributes have played a significant role in shaping the Georgian fighter’s current reputation in the promotion. Currently, Dvalishvili is riding a 12-fight win streak and boasts several notable names in his UFC career record.
Du Plessis, much like Dvalishvili, is a newly crowned UFC champion. While the Georgian fighter is renowned for his relentless cardio, DDP is recognized for his unorthodox fighting style. He has successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya. Additionally, Du Plessis is not hesitant to express his admiration for former rivals and notable UFC fighters. His praise for Dvalishvili is an example of this.
Dricus Du Plessis lauds Conor McGregor for bringing ‘mental warfare’ as a tactic
Over the years, the UFC community has seen the emergence of several notable MMA fighters. Among them, Conor McGregor stood out as one of the top competitors on the roster. In addition to his impressive fight performances, McGregor possessed exceptional verbal skills. As a result, the Irishman frequently engaged in verbal battles, often targeting his opponents’ mentalities in the lead-up to fights.
Interestingly, this specific aspect of Conor McGregor’s pre-fight antics is well-known within the UFC community. For instance, Dricus Du Plessis is among the many rising UFC stars who have expressed admiration for McGregor’s approach. This admiration isn’t for his use of foul language, but rather for his ability to create a powerful mental warfare tactic before fights.
When he burst on the scene, he almost changed the game in terms of mentality. Bringing in mental warfare, [but] not only saying nasty s***, no. Bringing in mental warfare as a tactic.
Dricus Du Plessis via Mark Bouris on YouTube (Check from 27:45)
Interestingly, like McGregor, Du Plessis possesses an exceptional skill set when it comes to speaking. In both of his championship fight matchups, DDP was able to target the emotionally sensitive areas of his opponents. This tactic has proven successful for the UFC middleweight champion so far. It will be intriguing to see if Sean Strickland can withstand DDP’s warfare at UFC 312.
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