“Before they announced new champion…” Sean Strickland secretly admitted defeat REVEALS Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 297
Dricus Du Plessis reveals that Sean Strickland came up to him in the octagon and admitted something that he later contradicted.
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Dricus Du Plessis confesses that Sean Strickland approached him in the cage and accepted defeat (via YouTube/talkSport)
In a shocking turn of events after a tumultuous UFC 297, Dricus Du Plessis dropped bombs on the MMA world. He claimed that his opponent, Sean Strickland, quietly confessed defeat immediately after their grueling fight. Du Plessis won the main event in Toronto by a split decision, marking 2024’s first big headliner.
According to Du Plessis, Strickland revealed in a personal chat in the cage that he believed he had lost the fight. This admission is alleged to have happened before the formal announcement of Du Plessis as the new champion. The discovery contradicts Strickland’s post-fight social media remarks, in which he questioned the judges’ verdict. This is what Du Plessis said in the interview:
I understand calling for a rematch, getting the public behind you. He came to me in the cage before they announced me as the new champion...and he said 'No, you definitely beat me… You deserve it, you won that fight, you beat me.'Dricus Du Plessis via an interview with Super Sport
Despite his alleged admission of loss against Du Plessis, Sean Strickland has subsequently asked for an instant rematch. This sentiment has echoed the demands of many of his fans. The scenario adds a degree of complexity to the aftermath of UFC 297.
If Du Plessis’ assertions are correct, Strickland’s public attitude might be an attempt to appeal to his fan base to secure a rematch potentially. This has raised conversations throughout the MMA community regarding sportsmanship in the aftermath of a tightly contested encounter.
Fight fans react to Dricus Du Plessis’ revelation after UFC 297
The revelation that Sean Strickland privately confessed defeat to Dricus Du Plessis has sent shockwaves across the MMA community. Fight fans have been abuzz with reactions to this unexpected turn of events following the highly controversial middleweight bout.
Fight fans have expressed themselves through social media platforms, forums, and MMA-specific groups. Some fight fans admire Strickland’s sportsmanship in admitting Du Plessis’ triumph behind closed doors. Others are skeptical, doubting the truthfulness of Dricus Du Plessis’ claims and speculating on the reasons behind such admissions. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
The notion of a rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland has now taken on a new dimension. Fight fans engage in passionate arguments as the story evolves and additional information surfaces. They offer their thoughts and insights on the changing storyline of UFC 297.
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