In the high-stakes world of mixed martial arts, preparation is everything. Fighters push their bodies to the limit, honing their skills through countless hours of grueling training. But what happens when traditional methods aren’t enough? Enter Morne Visser, the coach of UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. His unconventional approach to training has sent shockwaves through the MMA community – quite literally. As Du Plessis gears up for his first title defense against Israel Adesanya, a surprising tool has emerged in his training camp: a taser.
The CIT Performance Institute in Pretoria, South Africa, has fighters grappling, throwing punches, and perfecting their kicks. Coach Visser stands nearby, wielding what appears to be a taser. In a recent UFC 305 countdown video, Visser carried this unconventional “assistant coach.”
“This is my assistant coach. So, if they f*** up, I help them to fix the problem,” said Coach Visser.
This revelation has sent ripples through the MMA community. Some are amused, others concerned. But Dricus Du Plessis seems unfazed by his coach’s methods. He claims that training under Visser requires strength. Perhaps he means both physical and electrical resistance? Either way, the champion believes no one else can prepare him better.
This unusual training method comes as Du Plessis is set to face former champion Adesanya. The bout is highly anticipated, with high tensions between the two fighters. Their rivalry has escalated over debates about who the “Real African” champion is. Du Plessis, born in South Africa, aims to prove he’s the first true African champion. Adesanya, born in Nigeria but raised in New Zealand, wants to teach his opponent a lesson.
Dricus Du Plessis Believes That Israel Adesanya Was Nervous During Their Confrontation
Rivals often run high in the high-stakes world of the UFC. But sometimes, a fighter’s reaction can surprise even the most seasoned fans. Such is the case with the ongoing feud between Du Plessis and Adesanya. Their rivalry has taken an unexpected turn, shedding light on the psychological aspects of pre-fight encounters.
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Du Plessis, the current UFC middleweight champion, has a theory about Adesanya’s controversial behavior. He believes Adesanya’s infamous N-word rant was more than just trash talk. Dricus Du Plessis said it was a primal “fight or flight” response.
“The reason he reacted the way he did and behaved like an absolute clown in the octagon when we faced off after the Whittaker fight was because he watched me fight Whittaker and beat him better than [Adesanya] did. It was 100% a fight or flight response from him… He kind of made himself look like a fool,” said Du Plessis via Shak MMA.
The incident in question occurred after Du Plessis’s victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Adesanya, watching from the sidelines, entered the Octagon and unleashed a verbal tirade laced with racial slurs. The lead-up to UFC 305 promises to be as entertaining as the fight itself. Will Adesanya keep his cool, or will we see more explosive reactions? Only time will tell.
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