Dricos du Plessis upsets Israel’s Adesanya Post-UFC 290
Aaron Bronster from TSN He interviewed du Plessis once his night of activity was over. The next middleweight title challenger said he would rather enjoy the fruits of his labor than entertain Adesanya’s behaviour.
Dricus du Plessis is more focused on celebrating a win over a legend like Robert Whittaker than he is looking forward to taking on “clown” Israel Adesanya.
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“For now, Robert Whitaker, he’s a gentleman and a respected warrior,” said du Plessis. “This guy deserves all the respect in the world, and tonight I’m going to celebrate his victory over the great Robert Whitaker. I don’t even need to think about that clown Israel Adesanya.”
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Israel’s Dricos du Plessis then reminded Adesanya that he struggled at times in his rematch with Whitaker. He doesn’t think their performance can be compared.
“Look at your last fight with Whitaker and look at my fight, and you’ll see who’s better,” said du Plessis.
Besides his interview with TSN, du Plessis also let members of the media know how he plans to end his fight with Israel Adesanya.
Dricus du Plessis on Israel Adesanya: “I’ll kick him out… If I get my hands on him, it won’t even be a quarrel. I’ll pet him.” #UFC290
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“I’m going to hit him,” said Du Plessis. “If I get my hands on him, it won’t even be a fight. I will deal with him.”