Why Are Middleweights Upset With Dricus Du Plessis?

Dricus Du Plessis has been quite underestimated on his way to the title, with very few giving him any chance of becoming a champion. Along the way, he created many rivalries with the top of the middleweight division including a controversy with Sean Strickland's by bringing up his childhood trauma.
Timestamps
0:00 - DDP vs Whittaker
0:33 - Beef with Adesanya
2:41 - Strickland replaces Du Plessis
3:51 - Seasonal Press Conference
6:07 - Strickland's childhood trauma
7:33 - Is Strickland being a hypocrite?
8:17 - Strickland vs Du Plessis
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[@vtozzi23]

The headbutt didn’t cause the cut it’s from a punch right after they got off the cage

[@stevepypers3044]

There was a right over hand before the clinch and a elbow right after that and a few right hands on that same eye

[@vtozzi23]

@@stevepypers3044 agreed that’s what I was trying to say, if you slow it down and look it’s not the head sliding up in the clinch at all that cause it. On top of,, that happens damn near every time someone gets pinned against the cage. Thought Henry cejudos breakdown was funny cause he said that exact thing. Something like “if that was considered a headbutt then I’ve head butted people every single wrestling match I’ve a participated in in my career” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fenrir834]

To me it just looked like getting in a more comfortable position during clinch which happens all the time. I won't call it a headbutt

[@MagnetDzn]

Izzy is lame asfffff

[@vtozzi23]

@@fenrir834 exactly what I’m tryin to say. From the small bit of personal experience I have, it is somethin that can be annoying at times when it happens and maybe you can use that strategically if you really thought to/ wanted to I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️ but it really is almost a comfortability thing for why you shift. The focus at that moment is your hand fighting and weight / leverage leanin them into the cage, you’re not like intentionally doing anything with your head movement

[@andraspalatinus145]

Dricus is like that chimpanzee let loose in the zoo and throwing punches everywhere. It is not looking professional, but it is damn effective. I think he made it look sloppy, but he is the champion.

[@Unknownuser77730]

Exactly man. styles make fights.

[@cc4spawn]

The element of surprise.

[@saltybrackishfresh]

I don’t think it’s fair to compare Sean’s childhood trauma to Izzy and his dog or DDP and his coach. Those guys publically and willingly did weird stuff. Sean didn’t do anything wrong, he was take Advantage of by a monster. I thought we all used to agree chomos cannot live in society

[@Hadouken1232]

I gave it to Sean rounds 1,2,5 . But the fight was so close you couldn't call it a robbery

[@petes9524]

You don't understand scoring.

[@Hadouken1232]

@@petes9524 And you don't know what you're talking about considering you're not a judge.

[@petes9524]

@@Hadouken1232 unlike you I'm able to study and accept rules, facts and reality. Flail on O Ignoramus Maximus.

[@Hadouken1232]

@@petes9524 So you think it wasn't a close fight?. You don't have to study anything to know it was close you retard

[@Hadouken1232]

@@petes9524 What are you even talking about. You don't have to study anything to know that it was a close fight and no one is arguing about the result either .I bet you have no idea how the scoring works either tell me how much a takedown is worth in points? You cant right so much for studying the rules you casual fan

[@fenrir834]

The cut did not land from a headbutt. There was no headbutt, it was simply placing your head in a different place like it happens all the time during clinch. What people were calling a headbutt was followed by an elbow on his eye, which made the cut worse

[@gojosensei6501]

sean said on his instagram about the headbutt

[@fenrir834]

@@gojosensei6501 Yeah, that is what i am talking about. Sean is making excuses.

[@stevepypers3044]

Izzy and that clown coach of him looks like idiots now when they tried calling the shots 🤡🤡🤡

[@Hadouken1232]

Izzy is still calling the shots since DDP is desperate to fight him for the money

[@jaysonswanepoel6033]

​@@Hadouken1232I don't comment very often but damn this made me laugh. DDP easily made enough money to retire after the fight with Strickland. The exchange rate does wonders for us 3rd world citizens.

[@stevepypers3044]

@@jaysonswanepoel6033 😂😂yes now ddp just want to moer people money is in the past and in the bank nou gaan hulle kak 🔥🇿🇦🏆🏆

[@schizoposting]

@@jaysonswanepoel6033 If he had any sense he'd use that money to move far away from South Africa, considering they despise White people.

[@failnation3472]

@@Hadouken1232no lol

[@VectorM]

DDP is south african , we've got any and all races dar🔥

[@schizoposting]

Your government and the majority of your population are openly hostile against White people.

[@johnjohnsonstein8409]

Cool. No one asked. Dricus is our African. Based White African

[@VectorM]

@@johnjohnsonstein8409 WTF bro , chill. The guy's African ✅ , white ✅ , & based ✅. You on the other hand , probably aren't 🤞.

[@HugoHeinze-be8ef]

Actually Sean did a lot better than i had anticipated, I thought Dricus style and physicality would get the better of him but both stepped up to the challenge. Razor close fight, the closer I can remember at least and crazy thing is there is not going to be a rematch

[@hitomukawakami7124]

bro u are underrated imo you should have more subs/views

[@hungryforlunch]

8:41 lmao bro gas talking so much his gum came out his mouth 😂

[@Kyubix-_-]

U got my sub!

[@saffaadventures365]

According to the judging criteria you can clearly see why ddp won rounds 2,3 and 4

[@lostincollegetown6068]

Strickland needs to be careful that his trauma and rage doesn't turn him into a copy of his father. Trauma like that has a tendency to be passed down.

[@jrjacobo4439]

Your videos are good. They are simple to follow,informs the viewer and makes me want to watch another

[@johnrecinos7595]

Just found your channel, sir you are about to be rich this content is amazing

[@TheMrSatyricon]

Win in close fight must and always gone to the champ. He was gifted with that belt.

[@liluglyboi]

not like Pantoja won the belt in a split decision, 6 months earlier. Cejudo only got his first belt because he won a split decision against DJ, TJ lost the belt to Cruz on a split, and if we say "well he's a former champ, its different." I would point you to Volk vs Max 2 where Max was a former champ and arguably robbed. Shit happens, you not liking the results doesn't make it undeserved

[@failnation3472]

no it doesnt wtf

[@daboy5256]

You notice Francis was humble enough not to say anything or whine like Usman or Israel

[@Solznmid]

I don’t think it’s whining when someone responds to a person talking about them.

[@IsmaelNxala]

Okay so if it’s acceptable for fighters to talk trash about each other, why cry when one talks shit about you? I mean if the aim is to upset your opponent and mentally distract them from a fight then DDP performed perfectly, unless we want to start seeing scripted and censored trash talk to avoid hurting fighters feelings😂😂😂 I say Sean should either learn to deal with his trauma like a man, or leave the UFC for being to big of cry baby, DDP did what all fighters do, not his fault Sean is a crybaby

[@seanhelmick7764]

I don't give a s*** who's upset with that man, I'm just glad he beat big mouth Sean. He was okay until he started talking s*** he can't backup. He had to put his mouth and everything

[@Leonardvondelray]

Sean just contradicts himself like his whole brand is not giving a fuck and how soft people are when he starts bawling over his trauma

[@daniloalves1139]

I decided to bet on Dricus kind of a week before the fight and didn't, then minutes early I did but I didn't got a good odd then, not above 2 as was before something close to 1.80 but made good money

[@andrecrafford7860]

Great video thanks 🙌 Just.. there is evidence that the “headbutt” didn’t cause the cut.

[@moneytm2028]

Cried watching this Strickland situation with his dad

[@GuerillaCatty73]

Yeah... we're done. Regurgitating propaganda as fact.

[@icemonke6754]

Izzy:” he doesn’t call the shots i do” Also izzy when DDP doesn’t tell him when there going to fight: 😡

[@Enlightenment246]

A close fight which went to the better fighter for sure.

[@user-yp1jg7nu3w]

Fight was close but ddp clearly won rounds 2,3 and 4. And Strickland was walking back the entire fight

[@Fink-id6yg]

Sure was not a dog fight. And if anyone died from that fight, they'd be sneako.

[@mmakeyboardwarrior4646]

KZbin unsubscribed me to your account :(

[@alittlemadd]

If Du plessis manages to beat adesanya I think Strickland should get the next title shot

[@OTYoudecide]

There was no headbutt go watch the round properly and youl see @ Mark

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Dricus is clearly in his own class It is most heartening to see that he holds his cool nicely when he gets baited It shows both class and rock solid discipline which spells GOOD GREAT, in fact You GO Dricus…‼️ 👊🔥 🪖

[@MiguelMartinez-el1le]

Sugas voice with his "least my dad didnt fuck me" sounded so embarrassing like a little kid who hasnt hit puberty lmao

[@can-ws8hn]

Sounded Zesty

[@trevorandrews1455]

The cut never came from a head clash. Watch the tape again.

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Duplicate is realy after fight didn't react whic is not easy:))and hee deserves all. But Shone must fight one more time. He is a how you say in SAD peoples Champ😂 hee is strait in the face and i love that

[@thehalf8]

Get your facts straight about the cut man. Unprofessional. If you're wondering about DDPs injury the broken foot, after the Strickland fight you can see him limping around and out of the cage as well.

[@trevorstuart8006]

The Dricus haters are always projecting ... as a true man of character he inadvertently holds up the mirror to their own deficiencies.

[@SatSingh-mm4gg]

Sean Strickland spunds like a pro wrestler

[@adamopez5815]

adesanya a touch arrogant and childish are we?

[@stefansmith5937]

Why Are Middleweights Upset With Dricus Du Plessis? Because of jealousy

[@Itsda03]

Only Sean casuals are angry with dricus they can’t accept the fact that their podcast crybaby daddy.Any veteran MMA watcher knows that Sean lost that fair and square

[@eugenegreyling5584]

go watch the fight again, the headbutt did fuck all to the eye

[@avo13swiftish51]

DDP easily rounds 2,3 4. Thanks

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Not easily but I think so too

[@jimmythewheelie]

i was rooting for sean but yeah youre right, people who say it was a robbery are just delusional🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DZ2310T]

Nah bro gonna knock him out cold

[@danm09gaming16]

Not round 2? Sean 100% won round 2.

[@fenrir834]

Not easily, I think he won too, but it wasn't easy, it was razer thin

[@danielwalston9666]

I looked at each fighter and I’ll have to say that Sean came out on top in my book! I think he won and if there’s a rematch then we’ll get a better idea.

[@mikhaildebruyn5648]

DDP won the fight. SS lost. South Africa has the champion baby. Noe weet julle

[@michaellisi7285]

He proved some wrong, but most people assumed he was going to win.

[@JkOrdinary]

Glad Strikland got beaten by the South African KING

[@marblejar786]

"Only born and raised African champion" We just acting like Francis never existed?

[@enote1865]

Francis moved to france

[@granttekker]

yea trained and lived France

[@juandupreez1985]

"Dickless" and du Plessis don't rhyme bruv Adesanya...that was just dumb😂😂😂😂

[@ShredCo]

Weeks late

[@petes9524]

By winning before, during and after the fight. The other guy just rants and talks about his childhood.

[@letsgo8814]

That african statement by Dricus was stupid..." Africanire " like what is that... Sometimes just say " No comment " and avoid loaded racial topics

[@shelbylindique9907]

It comes from the word Afrikaaner in his native tongue. Don't be so quick to judge...you probably speak English because it is the only language you know. He speaks English because it's the only language you know. You are not the same.

[@riaannel2766]

You have no idea what is going on around you in the world? Highschool dropout?

[@daboy5256]

Ddp laugh is annoying

[@havencaylor8975]

Sean needs so much healing & he DOES give a F @ # K or he would not be crying. I'm glad he lost. It's proof that you cannot physically FIGHT your way out of psychological pain. It was a matter of time until someone rubbed that salt (child abuse) into his psychological wound, and it was Dricus. Those take downs during this fight literally threw Sean off didn't they? Sean's strikes were awesome, but Dricus played with his brain as well as his brawn. Trashing people takes its toll, and Sean has learned a valuable lesson that he what he casts upon the waters will return to him. I really appreciate Sean's sense and logic. He still has a precious heart that needs healing, and he needs to surround himself with people who truly love him and will help him do that. Cursing others and trashing them are not good tactics.

[@Pasicho]

All Sean does is throw rocks and tries to appease the “free speech” crowd… as a human we should always extend an ear or hand, but he’s either fake, dumb or both when people throw that shit back in his face. Sean is crying us a river when he talks about people don’t know about trauma. He himself advocates dumb shit like a father should be disappointed if they had a gay son. Hurt people hurt people and he ain’t any better.

[@WA-bz8kh]

You have way to little subscribers

[@ThePEFREAK]

He have the right amount of subscribers, i learned nothing new, copy and paste

[@Moonl55]

Dricus won rounds 1,2,3,4,5 thanks

[@Wrathsack]

Desean won the entire fight and lost due to UFC race baiting and giving Dricus a free belt, thanks baby girl.

[@Moonl55]

@@Wrathsack cope

[@CradlenFlames]

Dricus soi boi beta cuc*

[@Wrathsack]

@@Moonl55 triggered npc bot

[@Moonl55]

@@Wrathsack I’m not a liberal I just think Sean Strickland is a retard

[@VipofPoo]

Strickland 1,3,5.

[@wuan4220]

rewatch the fight and you’ll see that ddp didn’t win a single round

[@papsiboi]

sean was robbed!

[@denzelmakhubedu136]

According to who

[@jimmythewheelie]

nah

[@JuiC30]

Yeap, DDP robbed him of his soul. LOL!

[@jacobwillis9795]

@@JuiC30😂😂 how do you rob someone’s soul when you get fucked up in the last round 😂

[@TyBiNZ]

⁠@@jacobwillis9795because he won the other rounds u idot 😭

[@juandupreez1985]

Plus, if Stricklanf beat you, you lost your MOJO bish

[@KlipDriftCoke]

South Africans are built different. Go and Google South Africans like Benni McCarthy, Wayde van Niekerk, Herschelle Gibbs, Tyla, DDP etc. and notice all these people are superior to most of Africa the world based on simple statistics. DDP will break Adesanya only cos Adesanya's country of birth isn't strong enough to host a UFC gold standard gym like South Africans which is why SA people have hosted more World Cup finals finals on earth and only the country that created english matched South Africa and those are hard facts so that's why DDP is able to win a fight against a low ranked Numbers Gangster which is what most will never be able to achieve so bow down when you see DDP let's be real.