WATCH: South African Dricus Du Plessis greets Donald Trump moments before getting blasted with Israel Adesanya’s racial slur trade

Dricus Du Plessis had the honor to greet Donald Trump and Dana White following his victory at UFC 290.

WATCH: South African Dricus Du Plessis greets Donald Trump moments before getting blasted with Israel Adesanya’s racial slur trade

Dricus Du Plessis greets Donald trump and Dana White (image credits: youtube.com)

UFC 290 exceeded all expectations that had been building for weeks prior. However, the most stunning upset of the night occurred during the Robert Whittaker versus Dricus Du Plessis bout. The underdog from South Africa displayed a remarkable performance, handily defeating the former champion in a dominant fashion. As a jubilant Dricus celebrated his victory, he had the honor of greeting both Donald Trump and Dana White, who graced the event with their presence.

Dricus Du Plessis undoubtedly created the defining moment of the night, securing a remarkable TKO victory. As the referee stepped in to declare the fight’s end, Du Plessis couldn’t contain his excitement and leaped onto the top of the Octagon. Amidst the euphoria, he caught sight of former United States President Donald Trump and the current UFC President Dana White, seated just a few rows away. Fueled by mutual admiration, Dricus descended from the cage and personally greeted the two distinguished businessmen.

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Dricus Du Plessis went through a rollercoaster of emotions at UFC 290. From beating his MMA idol to greeting a former president of the USA and, finally, being called out by current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

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Hailing from Nigeria but representing New Zealand, Adesanya aimed to ensure Du Plessis understood the challenges awaiting him in the division’s upper echelon. Unfortunately, Adesanya’s taunts included racial slurs, which stirred controversy among fans, with some speculating that he was deliberately trying to provoke Du Plessis into using offensive language.

The brilliant grappling and striking abilities showcased by Du Plessis by defeating one of the best in the sport have undoubtedly impressed everyone. His victory over a legendary fighter like Robert Whittaker has firmly established him as a formidable contender in the middleweight division. With his sights now set on Israel Adesanya’s top spot, Du Plessis poses a genuine threat to the reigning champion.

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Dricus Du Plessis took a deep breath before his crucial fight at UFC 290

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Dricus Du Plessis (image credits: ufc.com)

Dricus Du Plessis earned immense fame overnight by defeating former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. His defensive guard, groundwork, and combinations have led the fans to take notice of the new fighter on the rise. However, the win has left some fans wondering about his previous lack of prominence.

Dricus Du Plessis revealed to the media prior to his UFC 290 fight that a previously broken nose had severely limited his oxygen intake, allowing him only 8% of optimal breathing capacity. To unleash his true potential in MMA, he underwent surgery to address this issue. This revelation has ignited curiosity among fans, who now ponder the extent to which improved cardio and enhanced breathing can elevate a fighter’s performance in the octagon.

Dricus Du Plessis’s ability to compete in the UFC with a mere 8% oxygen intake is truly remarkable. This triumph will undoubtedly serve as a catalyst for Du Plessis, igniting his motivation to train even harder now that he has unlocked his potential with improved stamina and cardio.

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