“It’s in our DNA,” Dricus Du Plessis SURPRISINGLY praises ‘real man’ Sean Strickland despite starting a brawl at UFC 296
Dricus Du Plessis considers Sean Strickland a 'real man' and still respects him despite what happened between them
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Dricus Du Plessis respects Sean Strickland despite what happened between them (via X)
Dricus Du Plessis surprisingly chose appreciation over hostility in his response to the recent confrontation with Sean Strickland at UFC 296. Despite getting a surprise attack from Strickland, Du Plessis claims there are no hard feelings. He even praised his upcoming opponent for sticking up for himself.
Dricus Du Plessis recently appeared on The Coach and the Casual podcast. He discussed the brawl with Strickland with a surprising lack of anger. Even though security told him to relax, he insisted on being calm and having fun. This is what he said:
There’s no hard feelings. I still have the world’s respect for Sean Strickland. He’s a real man. I said it, and he showed that (at UFC 296). I mean, he stood up for himself and he did what he – that’s what a real man does... We are not football players. We are not sprinters. We are fighters, and that’s what we do. It’s in our DNA.Dricus Du Plessis via The Coach and the Casual Podcast
Du Plessis’ unexpected praise for Strickland adds an intriguing depth to the build-up to their main event fight at UFC 297. The recognition of Strickland as a “real man” despite the unorthodox brawl defies expectations and demonstrates the complicated forces at work in the world of MMA.
As the UFC 297 approaches, fight fans have a captivating tale on their hands. This goes beyond the typical pre-bout hype. Whether these two fighters have put the brawl behind them or not remains to be seen.
Dricus Du Plessis recounts the seasonal press conference scuffle with Sean Strickland
Dricus Du Plessis has spoken out about his recent altercation with Sean Strickland at the seasonal press conference. He stated that Strickland was visibly upset throughout the confrontation. The confrontation occurred as emotions between the two middleweight fighters rose ahead of their battle at UFC 297 on January 20.
Dricus Du Plessis emphasized the mental component of the fight game and how press conferences help competitors’ psychological warfare. He stated that bringing up Strickland’s father’s child abuse seemed to impact the champion more than expected. Dricus said that he was ready for more as he had more ammo. He said he knew that he had succeeded in getting under Strickland’s skin.
Despite the intense exchange, Du Plessis dismissed any legal issues, described the encounter as a “good old-fashioned scrap” and emphasized that legal action is unnecessary for “mutual combat.”
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