Dricus Du Plessis, who defeated Sean Strickland to win the middleweight title, is aiming for his return. This time, his eyes are locked in on former champion Israel Adesanya. But he is not at all worried about the wealth of kickboxing experience Adesanya brings to the table; rather, he welcomes it.
Dricus du Plessis is gearing up for a showdown with Israel Adesanya. His coach, Morne Visser, recently dropped a bombshell that has got fight fans buzzing. His plan is to beat Adesanya at his own game: on the feet.
“We’ll fight Izzy wherever it is that Izzy wants to take it. We are 100% where we need to be. They think that Dricus is going to shoot and take him down. No way. We want to beat him on the feet,” Visser said via EFCworldwide.
Many assumed Dricus Du Plessis would aim to take the fight to the ground. After all, Adesanya is known for his striking prowess. His coach emphasized that Du Plessis is fully prepared for the challenge ahead. This bold strategy could be a clever mind game, or perhaps Du Plessis believes he can outbox the boxer.
‘Stillknocks’ won the middleweight title after a razor-thin decision win against Sean Strickland. The two kept the bout standing for the majority of the fight. Strickland is known for his Philly shell stance and lightning-fast jabs. Still, Dricus Du Plessis stood with him, and that is what he intends to do against Adesanya.
Alex Pereira Gives His Take On Dricus Du Plessis Vs. Israel Adesanya
Predictions in MMA can be as unpredictable as the fights themselves. But when a champion speaks, fans listen. Enter Alex Pereira, the man who once held the middleweight crown. He’s stepping into the prediction ring for the upcoming Adesanya vs. Du Plessis bout.
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Pereira’s take is something fight fans never expected. He’s backing his former rival Israel Adesanya to win. What’s interesting is Pereira’s reasoning, as it’s not just about skill or technique. He sees something more in Adesanya’s journey.
“[People] asked me about Adesanya and du Plessis. I said I don’t see Adesanya losing. Just because he said that about me doesn’t mean I’ll say it back. It’s what I think. I don’t think he loses this fight ,hope he wins because he has a beautiful story. I think he has to continue his story,” said Pereira via his YouTube channel.
This prediction comes with a twist of irony. Pereira and Adesanya have a complex history in the octagon. Their rivalry has been intense, with both men tasting victory and defeat. Yet, Pereira sets this aside in his assessment. Only time will tell whether Adesanya will continue his story as Pereira predicts or if Du Plessis will cement his legacy.
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