Dricus du Plessis: Khamzat fight was on the table, promises all-out war | Fox Sports Australia

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[@kidMMA4000]

tbh DDP's honesty and straightforwardness is pretty admirable

[@grant6608]

Displays stoic traits, definitely has a strong mental game. Wonder how much better Strickland could be if he didnt have so many mental issues. Think Dricus works Strickland this time

[@AstroSilas1]

There’s a napkin on the table for you. Go clean up

[@Mr-E.]

@@AstroSilas1 You going to give him a couple dollars for his Uber after he cleans up? It is the least you can do

[@Nickstamos32]

he shoots straight from the hip hey... that's why his trash talk is so good, because he just states facts haha

[@Carmelo.olemraC]

Carries himself as a champion should💯 gotta respect it

[@BBeowulf]

If he beats Strickland they better give him the Khamzat fight in South Africa and not have it in Saudi or something. He’s earned taking the UFC to Africa and he deserves to have at least one title fight there.

[@martintheron1386]

Dana is a bullshitter,will never happen

[@Gematrinator]

Khamzat cant fight outside uae

[@paullombard00]

@@Gematrinator UAE citizens have no issue coming here...

[@multitalentgamer4105]

they don’t want home champion to loose in his homeland so giving khamzat to anyone in their homeland is stupid bcoz he is immortal

[@BBeowulf]

@@Gematrinator yea he can, it was just in America he wasn’t supposed to be able to fight but Dana said he can

[@chestfullosixes5808]

Dricus is more than welcome here in Australia!!! The man is a walking legend.

[@victorpapillon1487]

My caulk is huge bro

[@Manuel_Chinaski]

Lol

[@Archonsx]

you are the same race ofc

[@moli4253]

Australia is like South Africans second home 😂😂😂

[@Niko-ys9ie]

😂 what passes for “legend” in Australia is ridiculous. Take the L

[@paulboker8145]

DDP knows how a Champion carries himself

[@mindfuljourney291]

Dricus deserve more appreciation man. He's underrated

[@_cohen]

People love him shut up

[@abongiledlova477]

@@_cohen Lol 🤣

[@NateG369]

How is he underrated?

[@mindfuljourney291]

@@NateG369 i mean everyone talking about Champs like Alex pereira, Topuria, Jones, Islam. But less about dricus and what he has done. And people hoping khamzat to beat him badly. I mean we have to give flowers to dricus. More than we giving right now.

[@Mike-c6f4k]

Don’t listen to those bums. You’re right what DDP has been incredible but the other champs seem to get more attention.

[@NevergiveUp-k7s]

Dricus is great fighter and straight forward man .

[@marcdemontbron9657]

Thats how we are in SA man.

[@uzairnoordien6994]

South Africa stand up 🇿🇦 ♥️ ❤️

[@KyleNolan-s6l]

Damm du plessi gona make sean cry again lol

[@___JWM]

Class act. Australia behind you DDP

[@Sambigs9112]

No ones behind him lol stop it

[@zinidinerahman4168]

The last time Sean came to Sydney the fans were treating him like he was one of their own. It’ll be interesting to see if he gets that kind of reception again

[@ItsameAlex]

I hope they're not doing this on purpose so that the winner fights khamzat one month later at a disadvantage all banged up

[@gojosensei6501]

🤡🫵​@@Sambigs9112

[@justspacing9031]

@@ItsameAlexnobodys fighting khamzat on 1 month notice relax

[@bonnymathebula007]

Let’s go champ. DDP with a stoppage win.

[@EpicthedogYT]

Yall glaze DDP so much. You know he has a wife right?

[@Jagged-mm7sb]

​@@EpicthedogYTy let that stop u

[@bonnymathebula007]

@@EpicthedogYT He said he has a girlfriend. I on the other hand have a beautiful wife.

[@linds6609]

​@@EpicthedogYThow many times you gonna copy paste this comment 😂

[@oggyoggy1299]

@@bonnymathebula007 Your wife is one of those “new” women isn’t he?

[@linds6609]

Sean Strikland ' I do this for you guys, the belt means nothing to me' - also Sean 'if its not for gold im not doing it' Sean Strikland 'Its gonna be a war, I'm here to bleed fir you guys' - also Sean 'Hides behind Jabs and low kick checks for the whole fight until the last 10s of the last round' The guy is all talk

[@cohrcive]

Also Sean “Ill fight anybody anytime anywhere” Fans suggest he fights robs Sean: “Heres the thing you guys…”

[@briandoczahm]

He's probably the dumbest guy in the league, truly clueless, and a walking example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. And Bryce Mitchell seems really stupid also. I see both thinking they are smart enough to run for office in their respective states. Since the public is really dumb also, they may get elected!!

[@briandoczahm]

@ He shows his colors often, pun intended. He is an Irish guy from Boston, so……….

[@BBeowulf]

@@darkclaw1462 did you not listen to DDP? They offered Khamzat the fight. Sounds like he didn’t wanna fight that early, wanted more money or he would only fight in the UAE or something and they said no. That or he’s out for over a year with a cold again

[@RobCanfield-p8n]

Whittaker in an interview just a couple days ago said strickland has always been a guy who will fight anyone the ufc puts in front of him and if nothing else he deserves credit for that.

[@dagamo6019]

DDP is my favorite middleweight champion ever.

[@esotericsurveillance]

You must not of been a fan during the Anderson Silva era 😂

[@NateDiaz-u8x]

Controversial win, defended once,hardly won😂 ya that's your fav champion😂😂

[@Eric.Nicksick]

@@NateDiaz-u8x you need help my man, go seek help

[@urban_legend.]

​@@NateDiaz-u8x not on paper just yet but personality wize as a champion, best middleweight.

[@clkgtr12]

​@@NateDiaz-u8xhe didn't say he was the best champion objectively, he just said he's his favorite

[@jordanedwards1501]

“Ill take one to give one to give one cause i know mines harder” coupled with the face that says “prove me wrong” just solidified my liking of this guy

[@jordanedwards1501]

“I wont be bullied i warned him last time and that warning still stands” alright im a fanboy now i cant get enough this guy is so quotable

[@luisgarsner3832]

Ddp trash talk be so relaxed/real

[@Captainfluffy25]

I never wanted the Strickland rematch and I REALLY wanted a the khamzat fight. Also DDP with another savage line. “I don’t go out there to ONLY win fights.”

[@yashusharma8178]

Yes dricus goes out there to get hammered 5 rounds and win a questionable decesion so he's a loser trying to be great lol

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx9656]

​@@yashusharma8178aw you're mad 😂

[@travonaqw]

@@yashusharma8178 Wdym DDP barely has any decision.

[@Shyne282]

Ohh poor baby didn't get what it wanted 😢 you wanna cry ,want me to get you a lollipop 😔🙏

[@24-7traumacleaningandbiore3]

@@yashusharma8178 your boyfriend sean lost all 5 rounds

[@mardut]

Don't box Strickland. Wrestle him. DDP will win hands down.

[@RobotReg]

He did beat up Strickland on the feet in rounds 3 and 4

[@mardut]

@@RobotReg TRue. But Strickland has zero wrestling. Go for an easy win.

[@Einaressence]

​ Who told you that bro?

[@mardut]

@@Einaressencejust watch his previous fights.

[@bigchedds8389]

​@@mardut or just watch his previous fight with DDP who couldn't take Strickland down or when he did Strickland got back up shortly after... You must be a casual.

[@kidMMA4000]

4:14 hahaha "not that im saying I played it safe, but in that first 2 rounds, I played it safe"

[@namkozluk2967]

What it do Bedtime Crew

[@6uiti]

lore accurate

[@opholakani6180]

@@namkozluk2967😂😂😂😂 time to hit up bedtime

[@kunalsharma886]

Ay man listen !

[@billyhangman8188]

He actually never said that ...why make things up

[@kidMMA4000]

I like when fighters are a bit respectfully disrespectful when they kind of diss their opponents a bit but in a truthful and composed way, it's pretty entertaining

[@ahypernova]

He's very well spoken

[@maineventsaint6737]

I 2nd this lol 💯

[@LarioJoubert-mp8bh]

Dricus smokes sean! Proudly south african🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🫡🥷🏽

[@wrisq]

🙈

[@chirazi]

@@wrisqyou wanna say anything Girl boy?

[@wrisq]

@@chirazi ooga booga

[@yashusharma8178]

Yes ddp got smoked in 1 st fight with Sean and will get beat up again in a spectacular way don't worry lol

[@24-7traumacleaningandbiore3]

@@yashusharma8178 that's why sean lost all 5 rounds

[@karandass8158]

Now thinking about it... He did literally make Strickland... And Izzy cry

[@DumbBaby]

Haha, I forgot that. Thats kinda crazy when you think about it.

[@Rya_N33]

If ddp makes khamzat cry at the press conference he should be in the hall of fame

[@ConsoleGaming777]

3 for 3 then lol 😂

[@turmoil4360]

😂😂😂

[@raywalters243]

Lets go Dricus! 👊

[@mwgcubs]

Dricus is a class act all the way.

[@stevep4236]

Dricus is a stand up guy, going beat Strickland more convincing this time around imo

[@robbiehunt6294]

I'm a kiwi, so I'm pretty big on my support of Aotearoa and Ozzy fighters, but I've got to admit, I'm warming towards Dricus! He seems like a straight up dude, and he thrashed Michael with the belts when he was on Marty and Michael! 😂 I respect that.

[@DoobGoob]

DDP is one of my favorite MMA fighers.

[@perqtivated]

Ddp gets it done this time

[@LongLivePutin4ever]

Dricus is just a chill guy

[@arturfonseca7213]

Great interview

[@ItsameAlex]

dricus vs khamzat would've been a clash but I don't mind this... I wonder if it's gonna look any different compared to the last fight...

[@activeunsub]

Used to be the norm, but nowadays i find myself appreciating more the champs who want to take on deserving contenders in their div, recognising that they were given that opportunity by the champ when they were still contenders themselves. RESPECT champ.

[@DisciplinedLion]

Never thought I will say this I want this guy to be the champ for a long time and beat Alex P who is my current favorite in LHW to become either double champ or 2 division champ.

[@gabrielchaves4822]

UFC has different plans to every champ

[@Einaressence]

He ain't fighting Alex and I have been saying since he won against Till that this guy will be champ and for a long time

[@mcadevibe]

He’ll smoke Alex.

[@MetalSolidCrisis]

DDP fights the same everytime and that's with everything he has, it is known (lol). I'm glad he's got the middleweight strap, active champ with the heart of a fighter means we the fans feast 🔥

[@TotemYuri]

Man.. that was probably one of the best mma interviews in a long time. No, bs and straight to the point...

[@kavinraj4689]

DDP is someone who would tweak some things from the first fight. Sean wont change his fight style. They will only be one winner.

[@Saltlife386]

Agreed! But, if sean could add a couple tools to his fighting style it could rough things up.

[@linds6609]

​@@Saltlife386 I don't think he has any other tools. His defense heavy style relies on not taking many risks (that's why he only looks good in the last 30s of the fight) if he tries something else he's gonna lose badly.

[@moscowcowboy_13]

DDP is the most respectable and well behaved champ in the UFC, look at how he talks compared to others.

[@fahd1732]

I’m The Wolf 🐺 Fan , but I Respect this guy for wanting to fight… khamzat

[@oggyoggy1299]

Cool story lady.

[@abongiledlova477]

When Dricus Du Plessis eventually fights Khamzat Chimaev after the Sean Strickland fight, he will make it look easy and then everyone will say, what was all the hype about Khamzat.

[@zacharyhullender8663]

I used to hate Dricus lol.. i really did. But dammit the dude has won me over with consistency and his mentality.

[@seancollins3605]

Respect DDP

[@Itsda03]

Damn DDP cooking Jabland💀

[@cyfyanebadboy6800]

Let him make Strickland cry again then he fights chimaev next what's the problem ?

[@shanvmw]

This man makes me proud to be South African! Dankie Boeta!

[@Mewmewmew2]

Best middleweight ever by resume

[@chirazi]

Not really no. But since you are 9 years old it wont help mentioning past champions since you wasnt born back then

[@bulo4030]

@@chirazinah he right Silva is the GOAT but Dricus has a better resume than him already imo

[@InvisibleHotdog]

You mean Silva or Izzy? lol

[@NamelessKing.Sun1]

​@@InvisibleHotdogsilva is yes, but izzy???? Nah

[@Crash276]

I can't believe nobody's been saying it until now. Strickland is the most boring fighter in the UFC

[@ItsameAlex]

I disagree. I love his fighting style. So unique and trippy.

[@relaxingm3340]

​@@ItsameAlexyr just biased no one in their right mind enjoys watching that boring r a t unless u like his stance on politics or whatever

[@benhallo1553]

I admire his pressure and defence

[@relaxingm3340]

@@theobastiaan5943 belal is 100 million percent more fun than Strickland , did you actually watched hus last fight when outclassed edwards ? did u watch when he finished undefeated prospect Sean ? did u watch any of his fights ? or you just another parrot repeating the same thing ?

[@RocknrollaBlitz]

​@@relaxingm3340hahahahahah what is Hill in MMA world now that's you in comments straight on dumb hahahaha watch MMA since pandemic obviously 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@d.a.s.3921]

DDP " It's not about when I get the finish , but if I get the finish " Huh ? I'm pretty sure that saying goes the other way around.

[@lushesluke5291]

Sho, a man speaking his second language... Great critique.

[@d.a.s.3921]

@lushesluke5291 I'm not fluent in Spanish, but I know that (cuando) means when and that ( a ser) means if.

[@zoesaldo1550]

​@d.a.s.3921 what's Spanish got to do with anything.... taken a few punches to the head yourself it seems😅

[@chipfreedom8598]

This guys all class, hope to see the Aussie fans give him some love

[@langtryvlogme]

Seeing how others address their interviews in a Straightforwardnesslessly manner, makes DDP's interviews so refreshing 💯 👏🏼such an honest bloke 3:09

[@MarcGrayTWOOM]

DDP seems like a solid guy. I like Sean as well so hope we don't get it too the judges!

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

It doesn't go to the judges the only chance Sean has of winning is doctor stoppage imo I just don't see him finishing Du Plessis.

[@MarcGrayTWOOM]

@@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060 Why would you say "It doesn't go to the judges" when it did last time, Sean has not been finished for a long time and has a very points style of fighting, DDP just said that....that's why I am saying I HOPE it doesn't go to the judges. Even Dana said that he counted the rounds and thought that Sean had won, and recently there has been some very bad decisions, some bad judges out there now.

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

@@MarcGrayTWOOM I meant to write if it goes to the judges, which chances are it will.

[@manlikeshehe]

I’m excited for the press conference cuz ik the Aussie’s luv Sean Strickland 🤣🤣🔥

[@RogerMentol]

Clean interview.

[@nibzzz123]

Khamzat vs ddp would be better

[@GerritBarnard-v5k]

both is good but a title eliminator between Strickland and khamzat would be better. they have beef and this would set up for a massive title match. then borillio and izzy for the next title shot.

[@ItsameAlex]

I hope they're not doing this on purpose so that the winner fights khamzat one month later at a disadvantage all banged up

[@kavinraj4689]

​@@GerritBarnard-v5k Nah Khamzat is next but maybe he wants some time off to prepare for DDP.

[@GerritBarnard-v5k]

@@kavinraj4689 true but I am just thinking of the most money and ppv draws for the athletes beef in the ufc creates money

[@hakosuka2608]

​@@GerritBarnard-v5kKhamzat would shit on Jabland easily, he made Jabland tapped many times during sparring and will be the same when they fight in the real octagon too

[@tristhekid]

Sean was doing the Can-Can in that Costa fight. Mfer threw like 7 teep kicks in a row 😂

[@lil_oppa]

if ddp beats Strickland and than Khamzat he might have a case for greatest middleweight of all time.

[@jayhamiltonwild]

Ddp is the man! Massive respect for him, real as they come, lets get behind him! 🤙🇦🇺

[@RikiLouw69]

Let's go Dricus. They don't know what we know.💪

[@nicolaasesterhuyse8707]

Lekker Rikus. Jy moet die fight gaan kyk

[@AN-hv1vm]

Niko and DDP - great combination

[@MH69s]

Dricus, love you my maat, keep it humble brother, your actions have already said it all😅❤

[@ChrisOtto-b5y]

Sterkte seun ons is saam jou gee gas......

[@TimbobmiT]

DDP reminds me of Rocky Balboa in 1 and 2 , just all heart LFG 💪

[@lamthanh1592]

Du sẽ K.O strick tại UFC312💥👑👏.

[@Ruminator]

DDP dissing Strickland's fight style, ftw.

[@Freiheit1232]

Make Sean Cry Again!

[@themikarenolds2910]

DDP turns it up a notch and dispatches Strickand again,.. then apparently Khamzat is next this is the fight the fans want to see -----

[@dismiss3d323]

We wanted Strickland because he arguably won the first fight. Khamzat can be next, he takes forever to get healthy anyway.

[@Wally_Gator-l4o]

Nobody wants Strickland. Khamzat took a total of 2 shots in the last fight. He is ready now. Stop lying and pushing a false narrative about fighters.

[@Wally_Gator-l4o]

@@dismiss3d323 he was ill previously a year ago and we just saw him fight and know 1000% that he is not sick. So why are you pushing a false story? Unless you have some new news that he is ACTUALLY sick?

[@petelivinlarge]

Arguably ? I rewatched the entire fight a day ago and all 3 commentators DC, Anik and Cruz had DDP up 3-1 going into the 5th round... 2 of the 3 judges also saw it that way..... So not sure who's opinion matters more... A few impartial experts or bias fans

[@dismiss3d323]

@petelivinlarge impartial experts LMFAOOOOOO

[@AfricanWarriorMMA]

We? LOL.

[@combatcritique]

DDP wins vs strickland #andstill

[@Ghost12561]

And he is going to find an excuse to duck Khamzat again 😂

[@ItsameAlex]

I hope they're not doing this on purpose so that the winner fights khamzat one month later at a disadvantage all banged up

[@worshipperofallah1]

you are spamming the comment again and again repeating the same comment again and again

[@PiccoloNamexio]

One month later? Not gonna happen

[@ItzOvah]

I swear I see you commenting on every MMA/UFC vid

[@jack_dparrow]

Izzy needs to add some muscles. Khamzat and dricus weigh in with pure muscle and min hydration. On fight night they will be much heavier, in addition to heavy wrestling style, their weight advantage will be too much to handle. Izzy will be back for a title fight once if not more. He should cover this deficit in meantime

[@zinidinerahman4168]

“Izzy will be back for a title fight once if not more” good lord how much title shots do you want one man to have?!

[@urban_legend.]

​@@zinidinerahman4168🤣

[@dewalddewet759]

You are now nearly as cringe as dogjIZZY himself. That ladyman will never be a champ again.

[@wtfiswrong1h]

Jizzy got exposed for his terrible boxing,inability to fight going forward,non existent grappling and clinch. In 2026 he is getting knocked out by Jake

[@dewalddewet759]

@@wtfiswrong1h 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Underrated comment.

[@mhutch5082]

Lets go ddp 💪

[@homeyv]

they wont let Khamzat into Australia

[@clkgtr12]

he's having a tour there you're wrong

[@christerpettersson5750]

hahahaha

[@oggyoggy1299]

EVERYONE/ANYONE is let into Australia.

[@derekstuart9731]

He’s gonna be at the fight. Maybe US has an issue with an athlete.

[@joeyfunk4327]

He finishes Strickland in the 3rd round this time

[@sdalal1110]

Khamzat either dominates with a TKO or submission, or DDP digs deep, defies the odds, and grinds out a gutsy win. Either way, it’s guaranteed fireworks. Too bad Khamzat only fights once every 18 months.

[@chrisferreira_999]

Loves how everything DDP says actually makes sense, no BS nonsense

[@arizourides3990]

'I will take one, to give up, my punches are harder' ;-)

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Mr. Producer what app you using for your videos? I really like it

[@jloso1213]

DDP by KO Referee Stoppage

[@DarkLight-Ascending]

Don't let him bully you, son!!!!

[@michaelshannon9169]

For DDP, taking off your tshirt adds 20 pounds of muscle.

[@makeyourownluck8823]

Good champ to have in the ufc. Seems like a good person.

[@nicholaschapman13]

The mightiest warrior is the one that conquers himself. DDP knows how to do that. He will be ready and my brother is going make us South Africans proud.

[@AhPhoey]

22 wins and 20 by finish....Dricus is a beast

[@Jayslicemicnice]

Strickland fights scared

[@conner-rob]

8:13 Your guys faces after the fight tell me a different story

[@viable4499]

Calling Sean the boring fighter, when DDP was the one backing away and getting beat black and blue in the face is crazy talk. Keep glazing, DDP know he got gifted that win, that’s why he keeps crying for Chimeav

[@gelster365]

Ok

[@eljaroebeukes5118]

You didn't watch the fight - be honest.

[@Manuel_Chinaski]

If they hadn’t shoehorned the Izzy fight and did the Strickland rematch how they were supposed to , we wouldn’t have this off timing . Chimaev is the fight that should be made .

[@ringsting]

Fight your fight and forget the crowd

[@V77710]

I will NEVER boo Strickland.. mostly because I fall asleep when he fights. Show him how it's done (again) Dricus

[@SoloPointOfView]

Pretty sure they were booing DDP lol. Sean’s performance is never boring. He walks forward. Idk what this guy is on about.

[@seamus9750]

Plenty SA support for Dricus in Australia...next best to a home fight !!

[@WeeWeeWermWangStalker]

Why does dricus have the insight to buy: a good mic, a ring light, and HQ camera with depth of field turned on. Yet he streams his footage at 15 fps.

[@elchappo1320]

Master of mind games

[@Ts_Sunshine]

Khamzat is coming brother your "mind games" are meaningless

[@Man_Ray78]

I still can't believe this talk about it being a close win against Strickland! Dricus did much more MMA with his kicks and wrestling takedowns, even though Sean beat DDP up with his straight jabs. I honestly thought it was 4-1 for Dricus. Sean Strickland has a crippled foot after that motorcycle accident, so he does not do that much BBJ in his fights like he did earlier in his career. I think that has to have some effect.

[@L.Ron.Hoyabembe]

He really shouldn’t criticize Strickland’s fighting style. DDP may have finished Adesanya, but it was a close fight. When Strickland fought Adesanya it was complete domination.

[@CallmeVuks]

Im so glad Strickland third leg riders are starting to embrace DDP as the Champ.

[@JaredDorfman]

Dricus is the ultimate champion legend!

[@lukeinvictus]

Haha he got the if when expression backwards. “It’s not when I get the finish, it’s if I get the finish” sounds like a legendary Belal Muhammad quote

[@TS8Psycho]

Let’s go Dricus 🇿🇦

[@impetus9532]

Du plesis gets it done this time as well. Strickland is all about split decision .😂

[@BastardLoser]

Didn't ddp beat Sean by split decision 😂

[@phatman23]

If the add Khamzat vs DDP as a comain to a Jones Jones/Aspinall main event, that may just sell the most PPVs in UFC history.

[@GeraldSlivka-sm7ts]

I can't wait for Strickland to make DDP look easy and SCREAM at Kumquat on the mic! They have already started..

[@lushesluke5291]

Wake up... I think you may be dreaming.