Dricus Du Plessis is unfazed by Sean Strickland‘s reaction to their altercation at UFC 296, remaining confident and amused ahead of their upcoming UFC middleweight championship bout.
Dricus Du Plessis isn’t sweating the drama. He’s ready for whatever Sean Strickland throws his way.
Just a month out from their showdown, the two clashed at UFC 296. It happened in Vegas, of all places.
Du Plessis had the upper hand, quickly dispatching Strickland. Security rushed in, but the scuffle was over before it really began.
When asked, Du Plessis chuckled. “I’m undefeated here,” he quipped to UFC’s Megan Olivi. “Tonight, I’m 6-0.”
He acknowledged the brawl wasn’t ideal. “Not the best example, sure. But hey, things happen. No harm, no foul.”
Fans are on edge, though. Du Plessis must stay injury-free for UFC 297. It’s a big deal, the main event on January 20th.
The pre-fight hype is real. Insults flew at a press conference, setting the stage for an intense battle.
Strickland hit back on Twitter. His tweet? A jab at Du Plessis’ past comments.
Du Plessis isn’t losing sleep over Strickland’s feelings. “Triggered? So what,” he says. “If you can’t take it, don’t dish it out.”
He’s on a roll, this Du Plessis. Eight wins straight, and he’s not stopping now.
Champion ambitions fuel him, not petty feuds. He’s focused, unbothered by the noise.
His advice to Strickland? Stay calm. “Lose your cool, make mistakes,” he says. “Me? Cool as a cucumber.”
Du Plessis sees an edge. “He’s mentally fragile,” he observes. “One sentence and he’s rattled. Imagine the fight.”