Dricus Du Plessis recently made some bold remarks regarding his upcoming fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. In an interview, Du Plessis suggested that if he were in Adesanya’s position, he would consider pulling out of the fight. Here is what happened:
Dricus Du Plessis recently sat down for a conversation with New York Post Sports. During the interview, the South African was asked what he would do if he were in the shoes of the former two-time middleweight champion. He joked that he would try to pull out and avoid the fight altogether.
Well if I was in his shoes right now, I would find a way to pull out of this fight to be honest because I’m coming. I’m feeling great, I’m feeling the best I’ve ever felt and that’s the banter in me, getting ready for that.
Dricus Du Plessis on New York Post Sports
Du Plessis believes that Adesanya might not have the same drive and intensity he once had. He suggested that his own “fire” is overwhelming compared to Adesanya’s. Maybe that is why he could not see the same in the former champion.
The upcoming fight between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 is one of the most anticipated matchups in the middleweight division. This fight will take place this August, in Perth, Australia, with Du Plessis defending his title for the first time against Adesanya.
Jon Anik previews the upcoming showdown between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305
Jon Anik recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming UFC 305 middleweight clash. The UFC commentator recently sat down for a conversation on MMAFightingonSBN. There, Anik shared his excitement for the highly anticipated showdown between Adesanya and the South African champion.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 (via X)Anik cautioned fans against underestimating Adesanya. He emphasized that he was “not the type of beast” one would want to provoke. Anik was excited about the fight, noting that the tension between the fighters made for a compelling matchup.
I mean, Izzy’s not the type of beast that I’d want to awaken or add sort of extra fuel to, but at this level, I feel like these guys competitively make for a fascinating stylistic matchup, and they’ll bury the hatchet. If there’s a knockout, you know, maybe there’s some extra friction here, but I think it’s just two guys who have a lot of pride in where they’re from and who they are, and two guys who just aren’t going to back down.
Jon Anik on MMAFightingonSBN
He also pointed out that while Adesanya is known for his striking, he must be strategic and manage his aggression carefully against Du Plessis, who is a dangerous power puncher. The rivalry between Adesanya and Du Plessis has been intense, fueled by Du Plessis’ controversial comments about being the “first true African champion,” which Adesanya took personally.
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