Dricus Du Plessis Responds to Alex Pereira's Callout, Ready to Make Sean Strickland Cry | UFC 305

UFC 305 winner Dricus Du Plessis spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his middleweight title defense over Israel Adesanya on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
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[@komeseetv5843]

DDP can easily become a boss of an MMA promotion. He talks like a CEO and has that poise.

[@failnation3472]

1. Fighter that has GSP vibes and way better trashtalk

[@annna6553]

Maybe he should someday? If he could get the backing that would be pretty rad.

[@chrislim7976]

He sounds extremely boring and is a promotors nightmare. Are you kidding.

[@komeseetv5843]

@@chrislim7976 I agree he might be not being the typical loud fighter, but as a Boss, we would be a great one in my opinion. I might be wrong though.

[@annna6553]

@@chrislim7976 LOL good one, Yeah NO ONE WANTS TO WATFCH him fight, which is why every card he's been on ufc had high numbers and he's extremely entertaining and made people cry. LOOOOLOLOLOLOL Better luck next time

[@alexsnow5092]

he’s just such a smart wholesome dude it’s so hard not to be a fan

[@nikobellic9004]

Giving his coach a French Kiss infront of millions watching ufc maybe? There is kids watching man...... Can't be doing that lol. I understand ddp wanted to represent the 🏳️‍🌈 really bad community but there is other way to do it man. At least this time he had the discipline and the self control of not doing that in public again, instead he decided to kiss his girl when he was still dranched in sweat and adesanya's sweat lol, 🤢🤮 I wonder what he was trying to represent this time with his sweat kiss 🤔 Hopefully strickland or khamzat win the belt back.

[@nikobellic9004]

Maybe by not being able to control himself and French kissing his coach in the middle of the cage with millions watching perhaps? I mean there minors watching u can't be doing that lol Hopefully strickland or khamzat win the belt back we don't need a nother weird guy holding the belt, we got rid of izzy thanks to strickland but now we got ddp.

[@rayboi5562]

​@@nikobellic9004how's that haterade taste?

[@stonermane621]

@@nikobellic9004if you have a problem with two men kissing each other but you don’t have any with two naked men trying to kill each other, probably there’s something wrong with you.

[@cvspvr]

​@@nikobellic9004dude, you should be more secure with your masculinity

[@gregorsmith]

So satisfying watching DDP shut down Izzy once and for all. Class act too.

[@waffleman9000]

he beat strickland and izzy in the trash talk that they started, beat them in the fight, and after the fight showed them tons of respect in the post fight interview. top lad

[@gregorsmith]

@@waffleman9000 he didnt beat Strickland, that was robbery due to Sean going after the flamer reporter

[@jnormanton]

In every fight that DDP has fought in the UFC, most people have said he will lose. I am happy to say I am not one of them.

[@comegetmyoberjin]

So what now? What did u actually achieved?

[@AirLancer]

@@comegetmyoberjin He's just one of those dudes that say "we won" when their preferred sports teams win, like they're on the team...

[@RhysParry-ke6ql]

Mandela would so proud of this guy.

[@TickleMeChelmno]

No he wouldn’t

[@szczypi0rek]

Fax

[@oprahsminge4408]

🤣🤣 oath brother

[@annna6553]

Mandela would want him removed, like Mandela did to his enemies, even black enemies

[@RhysParry-ke6ql]

@@annna6553 What are you talking about? Mandela united black and white. That was his legacy. He did not have hatred in his heart. He united his country and that is his legacy. You make no sense. You are the type of person who would be Mandela's enemy. A racist.

[@user-ks2hv5qg4r]

The most thing I like in ddp mentality when he say every time he fight like he fight to take the belt not defend it It will create a a hunger in him and more studying to his oppenents

[@BalancedbyMaryJane]

An exceptional human being, remarkable combatant & phenomenal Champion on display right there!

[@ryancerfontyne5569]

Thank you Australia (Perth) for looking after our boys....(DDP and the Springboks)

[@armandslabbert5493]

😅🙏🏻

[@sangsingkom594]

A title defence with the former champion is a huge achievement

[@alangrove2642]

Dricus. He’s what we call a good oke.

[@susanjacobs4205]

We are very proud of you, Drikus. What a great person you are.

[@DiegoPoston]

I’m not happy this dude beat my favorite fighter, but I gotta admit he’s freaking tough as nails.

[@mikerelva6915]

If Izzy is your favorite fighter you might need a reality check 😬. Dude is a trash human being, a racist, a bully, and like bullies he folds when shit gets hard.

[@kelmscot21237]

His interview reminds me of GSP.

[@anzafouche4263]

Our Champ 🇿🇦👑❤️💪

[@DonJuan-up2zt]

Colonizer

[@DanBCooper]

@@DonJuan-up2zt Do some research before you start with that non-sense.

[@Romanus-]

@@DonJuan-up2zt lmao get conquered

[@frogmanant]

@@DonJuan-up2zt Superior

[@spervuurproduksies]

@@DonJuan-up2zt Wantwit.

[@M0RR1S10]

Champ!!!! Keep proving them wrong

[@MrMonkeyfarmer1]

Strickland will put a stop to this ubsurd dorks holding up whats an otherwise exciting division😆

[@johanboshoff6131]

@@MrMonkeyfarmer1 Strickland is literally the most boring fighter in the top 10. I would rather watch Vettori than him.

[@moeftw6792]

@@MrMonkeyfarmer1 u say this as if we didnt see dricus hand him an L lol

[@kelmscot21237]

If Izzy won, he wouldn't have been as nice and respectful.

[@Romanus-]

Not even close. He would have clowned and trashed Dricus. Would have mocked him incessantly.

[@BalancedbyMaryJane]

Are you referring to DDP losing or, Israel?

[@LukeyCKsMaxedOutCreditCards]

Would have absolutely said some bullshit about how Love won tonight and hate lost, or some nonsense.

[@nme_mma]

He would have clowned on DDP and been horrible. So glad that didn't happen.

[@stonermane621]

Him giving Whittaker his props finally sold me on him. He’s saying exactly what I’ve been saying. Thank you champ. Keep it up!

[@Grenplen]

Whittaker is out of the equation. He should give Sean a rematch for that belt

[@disturbed157]

​@@Grenplenbobby knuckles is never out of that equation

[@stonermane621]

@@Grenplen Whittaker has fought double the contenders than Strickland did and I thought Strickland won.

[@charliec2966]

HE WHOOPED WHITAKER ALREADY. MAKES NO SENSE.

[@charliec2966]

​@@disturbed157DDP ALREADY KO'D WHITAKER.

[@TheAdmiral.]

The real African champ!!! ❤

[@JoeyCruz-gh9og]

DDP has dropped that and literally apologized. Nobody likes an instigator

[@fuzzywuzzy0549]

@@JoeyCruz-gh9og he is just being nice because his job is done and he knows anything he says is going to be made about race.

[@fade_gaminghd]

Bro how you going to skip over ngannou

[@Romanus-]

@@fade_gaminghdbecause Ngannou is going off fighting nobodies in PFL

[@JoeyCruz-gh9og]

@@fuzzywuzzy0549 Or maybe because he realized it was all silly and unnecessary. Grow up

[@dannyle2298]

Huge respect to DDP. Going into this fight, it was a 50/50 fight and many had Izzy winning. But glad DDP got the win (made me a bit richer too haha). People don’t give DDP enough respect. He’s one of the most powerful hitter in this weight class but he so versatile when it comes to his take downs and jiu jutsu. With DDP still retaining the belt, I really hope Dana make that first UFC event in Africa soon. DDP has been such a strong and vocal supporter of making the first UFC event in Africa happen. Hopefully we could see that by next year.

[@lumginqi2075]

Drikus I am sold. You are a respectful South African l African | World Champion. I have grown more respect for Izzy saying he was very ready and strong out there. You also giving him his respect it is enough for me. I look forward to go to the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to welcome our World Champion.

[@DumbBaby]

Definitely a class act. Was actually pretty moving to see the degree of respect the two had post fight and how quickly some of the racial fvckery just disappeared. Two men fighting in a cage brings harmony. Crazy world.

[@apollo.777]

As much as south africans is proud of hes achievment in the octagon, they should be even more proud of the class personality he represents from south africa 💯

[@cosmicsea89]

Handsome, stand-up guy and all-around winner

[@jeffmarks1506]

Man of the people.

[@brandoncordova9842]

I didn't want him to win, but this fight and how he carries himself and presents himself makes me root for him more and more. Might be my new favorite fighter just because of that. Hard to take that from Volk, still, though.

[@Shoba14]

South Africa really is different from them other African countries

[@husseinsidibe4954]

Yeah and for sure, more so the indigenous 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Unlucky-Dube]

@@husseinsidibe4954 said hussein ...

[@Attie_36]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Strickland goes after South Africa to get into Dricus’ head.

[@Romanus-]

Yeh it used to be a 1st world country and extremely prosperous. Wonder what changed?

[@MMAFan20]

​@@Unlucky-Dubewhat you mean racist man

[@Ninja-Cake]

What a guy 🎉great champ great ambassador of the sport and country. Great mindset ! Well done ddp can’t wait to see you in action here in SA when ufc comes here.

[@christensen0606]

at first, i thought he was all show...but this man has walk the walk every single time. much much respect to you champ

[@SFTMproductions]

DDP is a very intelligent fighter wow

[@-Denisa-]

Strickland or the winner of Whittaker vs Chimaev next?

[@dannyle2298]

Strickland Vs Du Plessis II will most likely be the next championship fight for DDP. Strickland a company man, did everything the UFC asked and he nearly beat DDP in the first fight. Plus the fans and I know for sure Dana would love to see this fight

[@rawdirt2022]

@@dannyle2298*did beat DDP

[@kane_howe138]

@@rawdirt2022Lmao no he didn’t 😭 like guru said I bet you can’t even name the rounds that Strickland won you guys just suck off Strickland

[@derekhyder6498]

Kumshot should not get any title shot

[@Cjust15]

@@rawdirt2022Unfortunately he didn’t. It happens brother.

[@Meeko2689]

DDP is class man the more I see him talk and fight the more I like the guy

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

congrats Champ🙏🏿🇿🇦

[@BP-xe7dw]

Just a proof that you can be an excellent athlete and an outstanding person. So well spoken, articulate and clear in his thoughts. Respect.

[@autotransportbroker]

There's nothin' that a hundred men or more could ever do Dricus blesses the rains down in Africa. The belt is going back to Africa, not New Zealand.

[@TheCondescendingRedditor]

18:06

[@RandoM-gv6ig]

Thank you!

[@mountainleopard5370]

I was looking for this comment thanks ❤

[@WindWalker1961]

Still Knocks Still Knocking Gangster Mentality ....Champion of the World

[@opheIia7668]

Did he call strickland chicken? 😆 🤣

[@2secondslater]

Mike Perry, the OG African champ

[@gaetanverbauwhede5735]

Drinking expecting a full drink but the look on his face when its empthy like wtf is that looks to his people 😅😂

[@charliec2966]

HUH?

[@sweet44508]

His conditioning was bad, probably due to jet lag. It's a real thing. He still pulled it off, congrats!

[@Poetry503-u4m]

I have to humbly say ❤ that dricus has come along way from EFC 🏆 in cape town Iykyk I'm humbled as well ❤️‍🩹 No tats vs the Dragon 🐉 It shows who was the better man Respectable Champ 🏆

[@number6223]

King of wakanda!

[@nme_mma]

South Africa should be very proud of their Champion.

[@mothibeditseladimitloa3147]

I said it yesterday that Dircus is going to win the fight against Israel because he's mentally fit than Izzy. Izzy has strong muscle only but soft jaws

[@UFCInvestor]

well done DDP, i dont see anyone beating this gy for a while

[@UFCFan1996]

Dricus is TECHNICALLY BAD but TACTICALLY BRILLIANT! Respect to both warriors👊🏼🙏🏼

[@stacymcvey4229]

This dude is awesome!

[@taurusfilms.5658]

Wow what an incredible fight of two great athletes . Having the outcome with mutual respect Dricus is a respectable human in victory an Izzy hats off to you was a very solid all round , Izzy vs Dricus in South Africa would be epic .

[@bigjallday110]

I hope DDP beats Strickland again. Truly a fresh of breath air to have this guy as champ

[@morenitascorp9246]

Love everything about this post conference especially “…thats what The Truth does…”❤ 12:49

[@justinpullen1472]

RESPECT!

[@Karen-ig6bp]

Izzy was way too emotional before the fight. Tears and all... Well done Dricus! Epic fight! ❤

[@Schreudertjies]

Mooi DDP!

[@juliecoleman6431]

His face got pretty messed up, glad to see he won, but the way him and Israel united was the best part, ❤

[@jasonwolfe5787]

Would it have been reciprocated the other way round . Well done DDP classy

[@R15_]

I think he just has a lot of scar tissue similar to some other fighters like Nate Diaz he just gets cut very easily

[@annna6553]

Probably scar tissue because of scratches and scrapes.

[@RealSatanHere]

I mean he’s light skinned. Of course you’re gonna look all his bruises

[@jeffmarks1506]

Pigmentation

[@edgarortiz4681]

Very likable guy. Despite his primative boxing skills.

[@Not_a_bot1234]

In 2020/21 who would’ve guess DDP would become champ and defend the title before Khamzat ever even had a title fight.

[@agelualofa]

DDP Alex and Robert are the only champions that carry themselves like true champions.

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Dricus for president of Africa

[@johnparker2457]

The real African man 💪

[@fabolousjada5070]

Where did all these Dricus fans come from 😂😂😂😂

[@armandslabbert5493]

Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie

[@walterquinn7114]

He’s acting like he didn’t beat Izzy 3 times and beat the people Izzy couldn’t at an higher weight

[@nickster3008]

Is clear who has intelligence in the ufc when they have interviews

[@jasongrigsby3879]

Kudos he wants to cement his legacy

[@dhungryarchitect]

No no no fight w rob v khamzat winner first before going up please

[@blackbeard0074]

Im glad ddp is champion but i dont think ddp could beat alex. Could he submit him? Absolutely possible but alex isnt defenseless on the ground and we all know how alex can drop someone in a matter of seconds.

[@nickster3008]

The pint I want to make is this... IS IZZY WON WOULD HE GIVE AN INTERVIEW LIKE DRICUS HAS. HOW DRICUS GAVE THE JACKET . HOW DRICUS SPEAKS ABOUT IZZY AND THE RESPECT. BUT IF IZZY SPOKE HE WOULD BRING THINGS LOW

[@nunyabuziness8421]

His face stops punches😂

[@komeseetv5843]

So much respect for DDP. An exemplary champion.

[@chrisfalcon9804]

a convincing win for Dricus!

[@shockcityrocker]

Strickland up next- love to see that one again.

[@zinidinerahman4168]

I hope Sean shows more urgency early this time. DDP looks seriously formidable though it’s gonna be a tough one for Sean

[@matth3708]

Strickland time!!!

[@AntonHarmse-t4f]

🎉

[@LiveDogsMMA]

Its Strickland next then winner of Khamzat and Whitaker (i hope its Khamzat, only because ufc will give Izzy another undeserved title shot lol if its rob and he beats ddp) then ddp can go up!

[@orlandopena903]

Do they make him drink the fake monster? 😂

[@tichaz3212]

I love Michaela. My dream woman! Brains over beauty

[@M0RR1S10]

Lets fking goooooo Pereira stay their Dricus will come take your belt no excuses

[@fabolousjada5070]

Alex will ko that fool. Alex and Sean caught him Alex power is different and he said 205 😂 big mistake Alex by KO Chama!

[@greencrocidile6246]

Izzy would have been a douche had he had won

[@SuperHeavyGalacticFrank]

UFC Africa!!!

[@dreigivetimpoolmassivewedg7646]

Sometimes the most awkward fighters have the highest in ring IQ. Waiting til later in rounds to pour it on and not focusing on keeping Izzy down but instead punishing him on the way up is top notch gameplanning. Dude is a win or two away from an all time type resume.

[@kaleb-dq6ub]

hes about 3 to 4 wins off a all time resume

[@dreigivetimpoolmassivewedg7646]

@@kaleb-dq6ub you're probably right. And to be clear I didn't mean greatest middleweight ever, just one of the greats. His last like 7 fights and obviously last 3 fights are hugely impressive though; beating two of the greatest MWs ever along the way.

[@Romanus-]

It’s honestly amazing how he always pulls it out. Doesn’t matter how much damage he takes, how sloppy he looks at times, he always gets it done

[@austingraham713]

Dominic Cruz

[@ernestsmith3351]

The new rolex yellow gold watches bracelets have different color to them! I don’t like the new color

[@larrytate1657]

Alex needs to be a weight class for a minute, he doesn’t fight half the top guys in any one weight class before he moves back to another.

[@mikerelva6915]

"he wasn't resisting at all" - Izzy is a quitter. He has insane physical abilities but does not have a fighters heart. If he had the physical abilities of DDP he wouldn't even make it to Bellator.

[@jomon_chelo]

12:57 for all the hate

[@truthfondue4746]

I GOT DDP WINNING VS PEREIRA AND BECOME LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION

[@edy45ddante63]

LOL

[@javiervenegas6714]

Alex vs dricus would be interesting, yeah izzy slept Alex but Alex slept Sean who had a close fight with Dricus

[@wyattbutin8391]

Buddy none of that matters.

[@Romanus-]

Mma math doesn’t work

[@javiervenegas6714]

@@wyattbutin8391 i agree!

[@javiervenegas6714]

@@Romanus- 100 percent !

[@fabolousjada5070]

DDP lets not act like you realllly won against Sean lol he whooped your ass the 1-2-5 easy 5:00 Exactly Izzy a banded the leg kicks would’ve won him the fight easy by the fourth

[@TimHugehemphill-hc4de]

I absolutely love this dude. But he lost to Sean. In my AND at least one of the judges there that nights opinion. And i believe he knows its too close a fight to risk his belt if he can avoid it. Hence the "stay and fight ur #7 enjoy it (guaranteed win). Without having to use the excuse of weight cut." (A clear baiting to receive a response and start the interwebs)" he knows sean is the guy. But hes doing what he can to guide the universe into the opponent who cuts 40lbs AND cant wrestle. And im here for it. But lets not act like Sean didnt win that fight 4-1. 3-2 at the absolute best. "Robert Whitaker deserves......"

[@spervuurproduksies]

Two judges thought differently....

[@TimHugehemphill-hc4de]

@spervuurproduksies hence y he has the belt. But acting like Strickland doesn't 'deserve' is a running man's logic.

[@walterquinn7114]

In so many words Alex stay yo ass away

[@hugh2hoob668]

Dricus Vs Strickland ll

[@eddames9839]

If Poatan hits him once like Izzy did, he'll be transported to the shadow realm

[@reese8097]

Alex "The Rapist" Pereira was flatlined by pillow fisted izzy...if he gets hit by Dricus he might actually die.

[@BalancedbyMaryJane]

& He won't be punching back - Grow up!

[@drakedickey6802]

dude gets blistered on the feet, every fight. and the nut sniffing is wild when you start eating shots. izzy was better. tap or no tap.

[@spervuurproduksies]

Is that Drake's Law? The go-to for every clod-pate.

[@IronChinLuke]

Be nice and give props to DDP. He looks sloppy but always gets it done. It might not look pretty but you have to admit that his style is effective.

[@Zain24383]

The REAL African won tonight

[@HomesByDeVoe]

Ok fine DDP, we get you now. You chose the perfect words in this interview. Honestly Im not a hater, and I really thought Izzy had you if this went the distance. But seeing this for what it is I have nothing but respect for you and how you represented your nation. Good luck bc you’re not beating Strickland twice, even though he won the first fight

[@annna6553]

I had it 3 rounds for ddp, as did Cormier, bisping and a ton of other pros. You're deluded

[@rawdirt2022]

@@annna6553what’s it like having 5 iq?

[@redrottenmanguyperson9954]

Ddp will make your fickle girlfriend cry again

[@annna6553]

@@rawdirt2022 Actually about 127 last time I took it.

[@rawdirt2022]

@@annna6553 😂😂might wanna retake it if you actually think DDP won that fight. You sound boosted

[@donovanstevens9637]

Dricus, you are a warrior and a class act. They keep betting against you and underestimating you, but let them do it - "Ons weet wat jy weet".

[@sylasmalone6126]

Izzy is only humble when he gets beat let’s be real Izzy wouldn’t have shown the respect the way DDP did if he had beat DDP. Izzy when he wins he is not humble at all he dry humps costa and he shoots arrows at pereira koed body and mocks his kid. Izzy would have done something like that if he koed DDP.

[@MaxMax-lj2ww]

Dricus support from Dagestan khabibs team it’s Islam come wrestle let’s see if you black belt brother

[@drakedickey6802]

he didnt beat sean... he beat the judges. lul

[@derekhyder6498]

Izzy needs to retire for real this time!

[@davidsensei2128]

Adesanya manque d'anglaise beaucoup TROP oublient les base et veulent aller trop vites sauter les étapes.

[@vivapinata1662]

alex get em

[@Devin2kgod]

He’s cheating