UFC 305 | Dricus du Plessis & Alex Volkanovski banter over sparring session - FightWeek LIVE SHOW

Niko Pajarillo of Fox Sports Australia speaks with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski about their sparring session years ago, and Sunday's title fight against Israel Adesanya in Perth #mma #ufc

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[@Tyler_3]

For fight fans, not drama fans, DDP is a great interview. The answer about weaknesses was great, and it seems like he's always honest. Gives you a great look about the psychology of a fighter.

[@yssfbll]

yes although fight fans might also enjoy a dramatic buildup. it always makes the fight more interesting given that te drama doesnt get too ugly.

[@JBreezzBeatz]

FACTS

[@Theoneislove]

Drama fans are majority in America and it shows

[@coreyscolaro288]

​@ayo30s he was born in south Africa. He's african. Maybe not his ethnicity, but that's hardly what matters

[@clientsclick]

ddp is winning this one for sure

[@Averagemanfitness]

Never thought I’d be a fan of Du Plesis but the way he has handled this fight camp and his outlook has made me a fan. Excited to be there this weekend

[@chantellschmahl]

So jealous. Enjoy it for all of us!

[@Averagemanfitness]

@@chantellschmahl I will! Going to be hard to beat the Islam V Volk energy from the last Perth card !

[@chantellschmahl]

@@Averagemanfitness I get it, I mean he's The Great! Hoping to get a taste sometime in the near future over here in Africa. Have a blast! May the best man win, right.

[@mj7021]

Same here

[@Jameslfgsmith]

When DDP said the taser is safer than getting knocked out you can see Volk felt that real deep…

[@JimmyJohnson7077]

Nah not really

[@Jameslfgsmith]

@@JimmyJohnson7077 6:19 🤔

[@apez_cbo8572]

I thought the same thing, i looked right at volk when he mentioned getting ko’ed. Volk still the man tho.

[@bmwbavaria3991]

He even gave that awkward forced smile on that

[@isaacharton7851]

@@bmwbavaria3991 Volk is just too nice

[@AsideMMA]

You can tell Volk has a lot of respect for him but keeps it lowkey cause of Adesanya

[@fusion360music6]

Adesanya might get the rainbow mafia to cancell volk

[@goby3807]

He legit picked Izzy to win by KO, but yeah he's totally keeping it lowkey 🤣

[@imthejuggernaut6205]

How immature. You can have a lot of respect for someone and still back your mate to 100%.

[@Enlightenment246]

That’s what makes Dricus the better person, he acknowledges everyone no matter what.

[@CaughtInp]

wtf are you even talking about

[@bobby6204]

People trying to misrepresent this man, he is a class act. I wish him luck

[@ranthaman7579]

I feel like volk and du plesis would be friends if volk wasnt basically apart of izzys team.

[@OhthatsEli]

He’s not even making real eye contact with Volk

[@matiurussell8342]

They are friends ya flop,izzy living rent free in your head 😅😅😅😅😅

[@dano1307]

​@@matiurussell8342wtf are you on about? You make no sense

[@masbodycheck3219]

@@matiurussell8342friends no, mutual respect for one another yes.

[@liamgreen5375]

Everyone’s a friend when you’re an aussie

[@irvinperumal3542]

DDP is supremely confident ahead of this fight. God keep both guys safe as they entertain us.

[@spreiik]

DDP quickly become one of my favourites

[@julianpapin9428]

Hard to deny.

[@fredericklongone5005]

If you ask him nicely he might ransack your booty hole

[@tomascech6772]

that stupid clown? Tells a lot about you.

[@Bmorefan]

Youll switch up if he loses tonight😂

[@MemoryBandwith]

Classic mma fans so quick to turn sides

[@cornedefouw5049]

Dricus is a smart guy

[@andrelin0913]

The way he perceive top fighters’ weakness is enlightening. It is true that if you have weakness you cant be on the top

[@du3lcitiz3n]

He's quickly becoming my favorite fighter. Classy guy.

[@julianpapin9428]

He definitely is!

[@PDaddy0120]

He's aryan of course.. Germans are super smart

[@ulrichbeyers4521]

@@PDaddy0120 not n German more Dutch .

[@gizmoza]

DDP is bloody awesome!

[@AAKhanivore]

The “do you see weakness” answer was excellent.

[@vossievis6973]

DDP carries himself like a true CHAMPION . His down to earth , and respect full were it's dew !! 💪💪🤔

[@kamsterrook]

Can't believe these two sparred almost 10 years ago now lmao

[@mor23]

Not only that, but Izzy bumps into DDP and they acknowledge each other in that video as well. How crazy is this world 😂

[@jq7323]

Not only that but they weren't even in the UFC yet. ​@@mor23

[@Maartun]

@@mor23izzy was like: im sorry bro and dricus: you good mate.

[@AznVi3tx]

DDP is a class act man. Much more relatable than Izzy

[@Scotty2Hotty1122]

Well I can see how yall relate 😂no shade or pun intended literally hahaha

[@pazo321]

@@Scotty2Hotty1122 I know right lmao,clueless and self-absorbed at its finest.

[@Scotty2Hotty1122]

@@pazo321 this will all be over Saturday folks be in they emotions with the fighters its hella funny lol

[@beastjb76]

why izzy d always in y'all mouth bruh lmaoo

[@postyy7654]

@@beastjb76Fuk off bro everybody glazin ddp rite here

[@daysofmkty3029]

Alot of respect between volk and DDP

[@gregrundle9536]

Watching this makes men proud to be South African. Do what you do best DDP.

[@truthandjustice6838]

Aussies and Saffers actually always get along like a house on fire...Worked with Aussies for 2 decades. Love the fuckers.

[@RealAfricanDude]

Yea but not the new generation of Australians 😅

[@stephenlawson7846]

Great to see a fighter being a decent human being

[@forever1909]

Ddp is a roll model fighter and great on the mic.

[@AS-pug]

Dude kisses dudes

[@stevepypers3044]

@@AS-pugyes and he hugs them very hard so-much that they must tap😂🔥🇿🇦🏆

[@brandongrill2767]

Dricus is just rock solid as a dude

[@boogie56ace]

This was a great interview Can't help but like DDP

[@tristhekid]

Volk and DDP are chads

[@Cononized]

Volk is not a chad 😂 He’s a 5’4” nobody that got knocked out by my mates brother who’s a crane driver

[@liamQin]

Dricus is actually a good dude, I guess Izzy has been a bit offended by Dricus’s sayings re African originality, but most part of Izzy probably just sells this fight

[@marendse6561]

Izzy definitely plays the game.

[@lb2017bl]

Let’s go Dricus! Get that win for Africa!!

[@Kai_776]

I’m an Izzy fan but I’m starting to like dricus du plessis

[@TickleMyTaint]

hes so much more likeable

[@2hy4deez]

You were never a fan stay on that side

[@keeneyronaldwayne-rl5sd]

Shut up you wore mma fans who flock around anyone who just got a belt. 😂

[@TickleMyTaint]

@@keeneyronaldwayne-rl5sd or maybe hes just better on the mic and more likeable than the dog diddler 😂

[@PauIdenino]

@@keeneyronaldwayne-rl5sd What exactly is wrong with that?

[@stevemathie1779]

I hope the Auzzie fans get up for DDP! from NZ!

[@AlbertVanWyk-kz8sl]

We believe!! Dricus du Plessis wil make us proud... 💯🇿🇦

[@matt5543]

DDP will be a commentator/presenter for the UFC when he retires

[@smallies7154]

volk should replace DC on commentary

[@jesses5463]

literally anyone should replace DC on commentary. DC should leave and go make big bucks hosting a gameshow or something.

[@user-rw2pm8vv4n]

Izzy must hate the fact that almost everyone, including his team, like DDP

[@Theoneislove]

That’s a lot of kiddy energy, wasted energy.

[@jariahusfalesima8735]

I wouldn't say they 'like' him just respectful. I mean no reason for them to dislike the guy lol.

[@kaitorio6802]

​​@joeroganpodcastdotcomyou mean the 3 immigrant champ?

[@goby3807]

@@kaitorio6802 You sound so dumb lmao

[@StoneWii]

​@kaitorio6802 Is that how we address you?

[@rainman5558]

2:30 the way Volk leaned in after that question all focused waiting for the answer he gathering inside info for his buddy Izzy 😂💪

[@curz7074]

he asked him that because DDP clearly looks and sounds exhausted

[@liammorgans7329]

@@curz7074did he just come from the open workouts?

[@oberheim2501]

„You don’t see weaknesses at that level“ Jamahal Hill wanted to prove people wrong but didn’t know it would be some ddp statement.

[@ssmd7449]

“Yeah, you know getting knocked out is worse than getting tased”- volkanovski 💭 Hello Dark My Old Friend 😂

[@Mechanics-MMA]

Alex predicted a highlight ko for Adesanya like 2 or 3 days ago 🤣

[@kaitorio6802]

​@@boagskito be honest your comment is kinda weird too.

[@xxzgame3125]

@@boagski Nah I'm with @kaitorio6802

[@Mechanics-MMA]

@@kaitorio6802 What did he said? he deleted the comments

[@LaurenceJayme]

I can’t wait to see Bulkanovski fight in a heavyweight division against Tom Aspinall or Jon Jones.

[@J1283-s1k]

DDP seems like a massive 6'1.

[@mattm8098]

Standing next to 5’6 volk 😂

[@R9000S]

MMA Guru is 6’5

[@josepharmand6117]

Whittaker and DDP are the same height. And Rob is a solidly built guy with chunky legs. But DDP made him look undersized when they were in the cage together. It's got to be a tough weight cut!

[@Scotty2Hotty1122]

@@josepharmand6117exactly lol… let’s think about It… how did izzy knockout Alex lmaoo If DDP Is “so massive” cmon yall Tank just whooped Frank Martin. Optics are everything hahaha

[@BABA-ORUC1761]

​@@R9000S 𝙨𝙤 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩?? A 🐷 is still a 🐖.

[@ItsBrobox]

Strickland exploited Adesanya's weaknesses. Dricus just needs to do the same.

[@breakdancerQ]

Their skillset differ tho. DDP needs to mix in some ground, which he will do.

[@Sweegdeddy]

He’s not the same type of fighter

[@matiurussell8342]

Casual

[@emmy4537]

It’s contender Izzy. He’s gonna ko DDP.

[@TickleMyTaint]

@@emmy4537 if ddp gets knocked out i will eat a whole tub of vegemite

[@chrismcintyre6331]

DDP is a man 💪🏆🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@fusion360music6]

Volk and ddp would be best buds. Both rugby players. Good pals. Izzy is toxic as fuvk

[@charlcoetzee3358]

It’s cause Izzy is a plastic kiwi. I’ve never run into a situation where a bunch of Saffers, Aussies and Kiwis got together and didn’t have a massive piss up and a bloody good time.

[@JB-vb1ty]

Not both, Volk’s a league player

[@Alcapone-ys7km]

Ddp is a genuine good guy. Most people seem to like him once meeting him

[@chrisheeney6963]

I'm a kiwi, big Izzy fan but I'm starting to really like DDP

[@the_katman2181]

Two legends. You can see they recognise that in each other.

[@VamboMarbleEye]

DDP is humble and respectful, comes across so well. I think he has the nightmare style for Adesanya who is a little shot shy with the low output

[@mcsmoothstyle]

DDP is well spoken🙂‍↕️

[@larryvincent2350]

Dricus is really media trained, he chooses his words well and knows what to say 😊

[@Karen-ig6bp]

@larryvincent Would say he has been taught from a young age to have respect for people by his parents and his persistent hard work which shaped his character. He is just so pure and honest with his answers that you can't imagine him otherwise. HUGE respect for DDP!! 👏👍🏼

[@lennylennington]

Damn, Dricus really DWARFING Big Volk 💀

[@georgevanderschyff8422]

Champ mindset and honorable character. Legends all round 🙌🏽

[@hannesgreyling5654]

Class act Dricus

[@susheelbahadur877]

Best interview...great answers by Duplessis

[@Crusde]

DDP is funny, he said he will “Make Strickland cry again”. 😂

[@danielsmart8013]

3:45 is absolutely outstanding comment from DDP 👏👏👏👏

[@jeffreyrediel]

Can’t believe that face off between Izzy n DDP was a year ago.

[@quartzite4845]

How can you not Respect this Guy... no limits!

[@floodwaters8887]

DDP has more support in Australia then Izzy.. Australian's hate Izzy.

[@agelualofa]

DDP has a better reason to win. He says it’s all for the development of MMA in SAfrica

[@chantellschmahl]

And Africa. Don't forget, Dana could build a PI in probably Nigeria, as it's the biggest country, and imagine the advantage to Nigerian and African MMA and economics if that happens. Not an Izzy hater AT ALL, but I do wonder why he never pushed for fights and a PI in Nigeria when he was on his streak.

[@agelualofa]

@@chantellschmahl Thank you for commenting Chantel. I can see only good things that DDP is doing for Africa and wish him well. I like Izzy too but DDP has my vote for what he stands for. I suppose Izzy wants the glory for himself which is understandable as a fighter but I feel DDP is above personal gain which is why I feel he will win. May the best man win all the best to both of them

[@OkOk-lp5sv]

Ddp is the man

[@sayedkhalilullahmonib3363]

I agree with his points

[@MaxMax-lj2ww]

Apparently Dana letting ddp fight with body cam

[@Irish1798]

So happy to see dpp at the top of the game he’s earned it and he’s a true legend

[@TheBrendanzn]

Frenemies - all Aussies and Saffas are this way 😁

[@arkhamfreeze1236]

Michael getting mad over the celebration question 😂😂😂

[@28bdizzle28]

Getting tazed for not keeping your hands up is wild, but I guess he has a point.

[@boagski]

Dricus speaks really well and is interesting! Would love to see him do something like Tim Welsh or have a podcast after fighting.

[@fZionists78]

Classy pre and post fight. Respect.

[@kok3139]

I love this spprt because I see it's stars reacting with each other all the time

[@Steven-rp8zo]

2 legends in mma!!!

[@kakraasare-bediako7782]

DDP is so cool and humble, rooting for you bro.

[@user-tw3mg1qc5o]

Casual fan here. Didn't even know about this man before he fought Reaper. Now that he beat Izzy, I wish him nothing but success against who ever he faces next, except for Rob (of course I'm rooting for Reaper if DDP faces him next)

[@darrenleroux2034]

DDP - a great champ!!

[@msizinkosi3481]

You can tell Volk got a bit embarassed after the taser question when Dricus said getting knocked out is worse than getting tased

[@Ruminator]

Would love to listen in on a pint between Volk and DDP.

[@anasshahid224]

Pretty chill vibe between Volk and Dricus! Solid fight week coverage like always Main Event 😊

[@FizzSix]

too bad Volk gotta rep izzy because he seems to hit it off far more with DDP

[@joesphomalley4263]

My god. Volk behind the desk at UFC events would be iconic and a fifty fold increase on the pathetic excuses seen with DC, Bisping, Cruz, and Rogan. Pay him whatever he wants and make it happen.

[@AndrewJohnEgan]

Great interview and reflection on his journey in the early days.

[@abrown2130]

Its a Tri Nation event. Lets go the Anzacs 🎉

[@aquascrubofficial]

South Africa vs NZ or Aus has always been exciting. But SA boys are tough as nails.

[@abrown2130]

@@aquascrubofficial They all are, that's why it's nail biting. The rest of the world won't get it. But our three nations have been battling it out for aaages. Let's go!!!!!

[@aquascrubofficial]

@@abrown2130 It was a great weekend of sport. South Africa comes out on top again. 🇿🇦 Australia's team needs to come train with our boys. We need them to keep the Rugby in the Southern Hemisphere strong. It's always been NZ, Aus and SA!

[@abrown2130]

@@aquascrubofficial It was! And congratulations to your nation. We are set apart from the rest of the world 💯 #trinations

[@joejones4181]

Nice to see a professional interview for a change. Well done fellows!

[@HH1-1-j5p]

When titans collide!!!!.....

[@Zeeeee19]

DDP seems like a cool dude and carries himself like a champ

[@thoseguysgaming101]

that was heartwarming for a change.

[@janevanreenen8768]

What a guy❤️So proud💪🏻🇿🇦💪🏽

[@khillsy4489]

I feel that Dricus is an MMA combat athlete, I see Adesanya as a highly skilled kickboxer. IMHO. Cheers.

[@fisher6973]

Ufc is lucky to have DDP. Stand up guy!

[@gregwoolley6105]

Such a good speaker.. Loving the Volk respect..

[@chrisclayton2907]

DDP. The gentleman of this fight. Go boykie and bring it home for all south africans and africans alike. Amandla 💪🏼🇿🇦🏆🤜🏼

[@craigbooth103]

Volk shook his head like Yes I know lol🤣

[@khalilsingh]

I've become so numb 1:30

[@user-qn2vb4gg6v]

Such strong command over choice of words!.... Big up DDP.....You are getting knocked down regardless

[@ralphvallente2212]

Aint gonna lie, i really thought that guy on the suit was tony jaa on the thumbnail.

[@mudbuddha123]

DDP taking light jabs to Volk about not keeping his hand up and getting head kicked by islam, we saw that

[@stanco1273]

How do you see it that way that literally applys to every fighter it's fighting 101 keep hands up 💀

[@andrewSUN17]

He spoke about that in another interview and nothing related to Volk. Just keep your hands up or get tazed.

[@chantellschmahl]

That's a reach my man.

[@tylerwhite3862]

I back Izzy and (most of) Team CKB. But, Dricus is all class.

[@lrnzhaa8884]

DDP sounds a bit shaky in his voice. Maybe the weight cut.

[@oBlvd]

I think it is

[@winder_1910]

Holy S look at the size difference, he would STEAMROLL LITTLE 😂ALEX!!

[@jonn1720]

I bet the beef isn't even that deep. They just exaggerating it because it sells the fight.

[@crazychainsawkid1]

Volk being friendly with Pereira and DDP now

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

We are alive and fighting.

[@MrLinkinparkrules]

Chesters voice is so distinct

[@Mr.Donn_Chip7]

DDP made izzy cry 😂😂😂

[@teratavincent-hillman8197]

All class