Sean Strickland is known for his unapologetic trash talk, often diving into controversial topics that stir the pot both online and offline. Ahead of UFC 312, he’s at it again. Strickland has thrown down a bold challenge to Dricus Du Plessis, daring him to sign a pact to keep their rematch strictly on the feet. He’s urging DDP to avoid taking the fight to the mat, setting the stage for an all-out striking war.
Sean Strickland took to Instagram to post a video proposing a no-takedown pact for his UFC 312 rematch with Dricus Du Plessis. Known for his unpredictable striking, Strickland wants a pure stand-up war, challenging Du Plessis to keep the fight on the feet for an all-action brawl. In typical Strickland fashion, he urged DDP to “fight like a man” and deliver a showdown fans won’t forget.
He said, “Listen [Dricus], I’m going to need you to be a f***ing man and stand up… I know you like to wrestle and you like to choke people out and do some gay sh*t.”
Fans flooded the comments section, roasting Sean Strickland for his no-takedown pact proposal. Many reminded him it’s MMA, not boxing, accusing him of being scared of Dricus Du Plessis’ grappling game. They mocked him for conveniently trying to keep the fight in his comfort zone as a striker while avoiding DDP’s potential dominance on the mat.
Dricus Du Plessis Doesn’t See Any Change In Sean Strickland
Fresh off his successful title defense against Israel Adesanya, Du Plessis is brimming with confidence. In an interview with Fox Sports Australia, he dismissed Strickland’s fighting style as predictable and lacking excitement. He described Strickland’s approach as straightforward and unimpressive, suggesting there was nothing special about his recent performances.
DDP said, “Nothing’s changed. He looked boring like every other fight, walking forward jabbing and teeping, it wasn’t an exciting fight… It wasn’t a bad performance, it was the most normal performance from him ever.”
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The bad blood between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis makes their rematch even spicier. Strickland’s call for a stand-up fight has fans hyped, and everyone’s waiting to see if he can switch things up and surprise DDP.
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