UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis revealed in an interview with Brenda Fitz that he needs to be prepared to take a life earlier than he goes into a hoop.
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DRICUS DU PLESSIS: ‘I HAVE TO BE WILLING TO TAKE A LIFE’
The South African fighter, Dricus du Plessis who defeated American champion Sean Strickland on Sunday, 21 January to win the UFC middleweight title additionally revealed that he needs to be prepared to take a life.
“I’ve to be prepared to die once I go on the market. However I additionally must be prepared to take a life. It’s only a sport for lots of people, however not for me. This isn’t a sport, that is my life.”
“I say my goodbyes earlier than a battle. I say my goodbyes to my dad and mom, brothers. I’m 100%, like they know. The way in which I see it and the best way I say it’s… thanks for all the pieces.”
UFC confirmed on X on Sunday morning that the South African beat Strickland: “The belt goes to South Africa. @DricusDuPlessis defeats Sean Strickland by break up determination to turn out to be the NEW middleweight champion of the world!”
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONGRATULATE SOUTH AFRICAN UFC FIGHTER
@Matthew_Didomenico: “God how are you going to not like this man.”
@matta11en: “He’s going to get it executed tonight.”
@joy_zelda: “That our champ, So Proud to be a South African What a time to be alive.”
@TumishoMasha: “Properly executed #Dricus South Africa was behind you all the best way. You made us proud!!!”
@EriFawkes: “Properly deserved! Sean Strickland was solely restricted with the jab while Dricus managed the battle and put the tempo all through the battle.”
@N00BistColony: “No theft. Strickland needed to choose his photographs, which had been simply okay. Didn’t sit on the stool, and to me was a mistake. DP had headkicks, one thing like 7 or 8 profitable takedowns and he was making an attempt the entire time. Properly-deserved win.”
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