Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | ufc 297

The ufc has its First Champion From South Africa in History. A split decision gave Dricus Du Plessis the win; two judges scored it 49–48 in his favor, while the third judge gave Strickland the victory by the same margin.

UFC 297 – South Africa Erupts in Celebration as Historic Moment Unfolds – Triumph and Takedowns Define Unforgettable Battle”

I don’t know but I can tell you right now South Africa we could probably if we all go silent hear them from outside that country. It is amazing thank Africa they are going crazy this is history that’s your country right listen let me tell you this I honestly thought with the takedowns I made sure on every round I could feel it was a close fight I gave him the first round I tried to get that takedown in the first to try and level the play playing field.

“Undeniable Strength and Stamina: Dominant Performance in Rounds Four and Five Proves He’s a True Five-Round Fighter”

I felt that he gets up really well but I can get under him and get him down because I’m stronger but um I felt the first three rounds were uh give and take but those last the last two rounds I know everybody said when the ghost pass halfway and I had a point to prove how’s that for round four and five who says this guy is not a five-round fighter.

that was our game plan I mean he has a super strong jab it’s almost like he doesn’t open his hand he has to fist every time he hits you with that jab it feels like somebody hits you with a rock it’s very deceptive The way he throws his jab and he can turn it into a left he does that very very well but it was imperative that I made this land and go.

Back to a, it took me a while because I knew if I kept on pressuring he’d pressure but you know if you if I’m pressuring like this this this physique I promise you’re going to get tired and that was the game plan I got tired too but I had to fight for it tonight and Sean Shin he said to death I try to kill you in here tonight didn’t quite get there but you all won a hell of a man thank you for bringing the best out of me thank you for being a good guy doing what you have to entertain fans.

“Respectful Face-Off: A Professional Encounter with Alex

But you know you came out here tonight we kept it professional and it was an honor sharing to engage with you thank you. I saw Alex get into the cage and I thought well okay here we go again let’s do the face-off right now let’s see if I can Win time but it looks like that’s not happening but right now I have to tell you man I’m enjoying this I would love it was another guy who tried to take my shine he lost his shine now I have your shine you didn’t get into the cage tonight but get your back in the UFC.