There’s no doubt that Dricus Du Plessis knows how to hit his opponents where it hurts, especially mentally. After making his last two opponents break down in tears at press conferences, he’s now taking things even further. Du Plessis recently shared a video of his former opponent, Strickland, along with a story of him crying, pushing the psychological warfare to another level.
On Instagram, Du Plessis shared an NSFW meme video of Strickland crying on Theo Von’s podcast. The post added fuel to their rivalry, with Du Plessis continuing to use psychological tactics to get under Strickland’s skin.
Du Plessis has not fought since UFC 305, where he faced Israel Adesanya and successfully defended the title he won against Strickland. Recently, there were suggestions that he might face Strickland at UFC 312 in Australia. But no official confirmation has been made yet. And seeing the recent post it seems something is cooking behind the scenes.
Dricus Du Plessis Says Not Sean Strickland But Khamzat Chimaev Fight Is What Fans Eyeing
In a recent ESPN interview, Du Plessis acknowledged the growing discussions about a potential fight with Strickland. He believes a major reason is behind the delay in signing contracts. Du Plessis pointed out that it’s not Strickland that fans are most eager to see him fight, but rather Khamzat Chimaev, who he considers the best opponent for him.
He stated, “I agreed that I’ll fight Strickland, perfect — and that’s the fight the fans want. But if you go on what the fans want right now, it’s definitely not the Strickland fight.”
While Dana White often caters to what fans want, he’s already stated that Strickland will definitely get the next shot, allowing him a chance to redeem himself in a rematch. Now, it will be interesting to see who will be the next opponent for the South Africa champion, especially with the ongoing discussions about his potential matchups.
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