Dricus Du Plessis downplays the Sean Strickland trash talk & previews the UFC 297 fight | ESPN MMA
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Dricus Du Plessis downplays the Sean Strickland trash talk & previews the UFC 297 fight | ESPN MMA
Dricus Du Plessis sits down with Jon Anik ahead of UFC 297’s main event matchup with Sean Strickland.
0:00 Time in the UFC
2:30 Robert Whittaker fight
6:33 Sean Strickland's win over Israel Adesanya
10:35 Fighting in Toronto
14:32 UFC in South Africa
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"I'm African but I ain't no brother of yours, Son" that line was cold..the set up and all..
Ice cold hey! In that moment he was a potential opponent.
It was a boss move man.
@@aduhmbased Yup.. And the way drunk Izzy came calling him the N word and all..
@@MygodEmperorthat act of Izzy saying that word 367 times made me lose so much respect for him as a fan.
@@Bluepickles333 You got that, Bruv... Used to like Izzy so much but I just couldn't roll with him anymore...I probably didn't open my eyes before but now, I saw/find Izzy too cringed and weird lately!!
Anik: “It’s good to see you brother, how are you” DDP: “I’m African but I’m no brother of yours”
Rotfl
Haha
...SON !
Im so glad they got Jon Anik doing this interview. He is just the right amount👌🏼
Love hearing his voice when things go wild. He has the best voice in the business.
I enjoy megans interview with sean aswell, Can tell she made him more comfortable then the normal. Jon is a great interviewer/commentator. One of the best
I think anik does a better job of keeping them on question, the sean strickland interview was just monologues to different questions. I'll bet next time she doesn't let that happen.
He is the worst commentator working in professional sports today, including AAA Baseball on AM radio.
Definitely the best UFC commentator, his mouth & lips want to keep talking even when he’s not, lol , reminds me of them crackheads down the street, but in a good way . 😁 ❄️
We're very excited and very proud of Dricus. He is a humble and hard working, and has time for his fans at home in SA, happy to shake hands and take pics. I met him at a local boxing event in Cape Town, the dude had fought in the UFC days before in Vegas, flew 20 hours back to JHB and then further to Cape Town to corner his teammates in an amateur boxing event. Let's go Dricus you yster!! UFC Cape Town coming soon!!
Dude is all heart. Hope he wins the belt.
Which bar is open in Cape Town this weekend for us to watch the main event together ?
@@tonedeaf_filmMcDonald’s on 5th Ave
@@Bluepickles333🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Bluepickles333😂😂😂I'll b there....let's go DDP
Whittaker is my favorite fighter and their fight broke my heart, but I love how much respect and admiration he shows. Super classy
Whittaker sucks 😂 dude hasn’t improved in years yet ppl made it seem like he was unbeatable outside of Izzy
@@user-if8qo5dj2iwell he was! No one beat him besides Izzy for 10+ years
@@user-if8qo5dj2iyou're a moron mate
@@user-if8qo5dj2iyou are so stupid. Whittaker was literally unbeatable outside izzy for 9 years. So he sucks lol.
@@user-if8qo5dj2iL
Love to see Dricus have a long reign as champion.
A beast and clearly intelligent and well-spoken, conducts himself like a champion already.
You sound just like him
DDPs coach grabbing his private parts in the octagon was real classy too!! Bunch of welrdos
Would be an amazing champion
"All the memories of your father beating you are going to come back tenfold" lol dudes a menace
@@mtrcyl1360 Menace? 💀
Dricus is actually an intellectual. You can tell the dude is smart af
He gets punched for a living
This is the most conflicted I’ve been on who to support for a title fight ever. Both stand up gentlemen in their own unique way.
DDP is the only choice. Strickland is exactly what he says he hates, he's an hypocrite, he can say whatever he wants to whoever he wants. freedom of speech and you're a snowflake and all that. But if someone says anything about him, then that's not allowed, that's off limits and not OK and he'll stab you for it, freedom of speech has limits now. He's a snowflake.
Strickland isn't a gentleman at all🤣
@@Holisyncguess you don’t have any blue collar workers in your family cause Strickland is the every day man
neither guy is a gentleman
@stealthyturtles but he still isnt a gentleman
What was impressive above the knockout was that he made Whittaker quit. Whittaker went out on his shield against WB and Adesanya, but with Dricus, he shelled up and curled into a ball 😢
Who is WB?
@@bobbyabrahm3506 Stephen Thomson
Wonder boy@@bobbyabrahm3506
To be fair man he has taken alot of damage . esp those yoel romero wars. Guarantee he reacts differently to being hit hard now because of all the damage before. Can only take so much, and never expected him to ball up either. But we don't know what was going on in his mind, probably spinning a mile a minute in his brain
@@bobbyabrahm3506stephen thompson presumably
Props to you ddp, cheering for you from Toronto at home!
DDP a true gentleman
So is DDPs coach grab them by the 🐓 right? 😂
@@REDJACK9879 Nailpainting American spotted 😂🤡
hes not a gentleman lmao
🏳️🌈 🎉
Code for boring 😂
This guy really came down like a speeding train to a title shot ! Earned not given for sure
💯
🎯
Go back and watch DDP efc and ksw fights. They are wild and dude was a division champion at welterweight if you can believe it. How he got down to 170 is bonkers.
Go back and watch DDP efc and ksw fights. They are wild and dude was a division champion at welterweight if you can believe it. How he got down to 170 is bonkers.
@@levis503 ohh i believe it. The ufc countdown show , showed him dominating! Strickland has his work cut out for him
He's incredibly well-spoken, thoughtful and delivers great answers. I would've loved to have seen the Izzy Dricus fight, but this fight is gonna be interesting. No picks yet, I can't decide just now
He’s well spoken. ESP for an African.
Dricus will finish Strickland
Yeah sparkles vs twinkle toes would've been so kewl😂
@@duramaxdadwtf is that supposed to mean
You know exactly what they meant, it is a bait @@acemarshals3211
12:50 lmfao Jon with that laugh 😭
Was looking for this comment lol. Anik is hilarious
DDP has a chance to be a huge superstar... Great looking, great talker, exciting fights, and is friends with MMA guru. He could potentially finish Whittaker, Strickland, Adesanya all in a row.
Stricklands gonna slow his career down.
@@MightBeJeremyRoman😂😂i will be back here 20 jan when ddp smokes sean🇿🇦🏆🔥
He did finish Whittaker at ufc 290
how did it taste?
You could add Brunson and Till to that list too. Would be an epic run.
as an American, I'm pulling for Sean but I wouldn't be upset if DDP also wins. love both of these fighters. hopefully a war for 5 rounds
Strickland claims to be Australian, 🙈come over to the Stillnox side😊
I also like Strickland but as a South African I have to pull for DDP
We watching our boy in Xhosa Commentary .... Sean was a great Champ....get that belt💯🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Desean Strickland is the real African Champion!
D'cision Strickland
average unemployed 300Ibs ‘the mma gayru’ subscriber
Dstill strickland@@Venomroos
@@beaualoevvkid you are under 180 pounds and still not in high school
Sean: kiss your coach fg Dricus: your dad Sean: 😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😡😡😡
the more i listen to this guy the more of a fan i become
I can't imagine a better man to represent MMA than Driscus .... ....He is the classiest fighter since George ....
Fr GSP vibes
Solid, levelheaded response to what came to pass. Might be rooting for the other guy, but I like this one's answers.
Man, I've been rooting for this guy from the first time I saw him in the UFC...I just don't want to see Sean lose, but I want to see DDP win...MMA is a crazy sport🤙
South Africa (Where i'm from) breeds some top tier human beings. Elon musk is from South Africa... That should tell you :P
Cheering for Dricus from Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Can't believe he is being overlooked in this fight, yet again, after such an impressive TKO win against Whitaker. I'm not surprised if he TKO Strickland in early rounds
Personally, I think he wins, but as Strickland surprised against Izzy and is the current champion, it is natural that he is the favorite. Furthermore, Sean character(persona) is more conducive to having a more vocal fan base
Agreed
He isn't being overlooked. I give DDP 90% to win.
Izzy never showed up to be fair though@@fmac6441
He isnt overlooked. Whoever is overlooking a dude that stopped Bobby knuckles is brainless and their opinion holds no value.
Pumped for this fight! Two outstanding fighters who never back down. Both unique and inspirational in their own ways. Excellent matchup- can’t wait!
Perfectly said.
Yeah I think this is bigger for Dricus than Sean. Sean represents the common man, but Dricus is doing it for a whole country.
🏳️🌈 🎉
@@HighCountryDirtBikingwtf is that flag
@@Stndr-iq6yn DDP the real champ kiss his coach in the mouth yay ⚧️ 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
This fight is amazing for the middleweight division and I can’t wait to see it come Saturday. Dricus is an incredibly likable fighter and I hope he can put on a great performance. 🇿🇦
Jon's laugh is like an emergency laugh. "AHAH"
Excellent interview! Thank you!
D'sean and platinum Perry are my two favourite African fighters
Great questions. Excellent interview.
Dricus, DeSean and Perry.. the new 3 African Kings! 👑👑👑
DDP ,top human, top fighter, and hopefully a top champion. Give it everything,give him nothing and take everything, sir. All the best.
I really like DDP, hasnt put a foot wrong since ive seen him debut, love his pressure, i think he gets his hand raised this weekend. Sean cant out pressure DDP
Let's go, Dricus! - greetings from Western Australia! 👊💥✌💰
Very impressed with this interview. This guy has championship mentality.
Dricus Ultimate Champ 🥇🏆🇿🇦
He’s not going to win sorry bro
Yeah son! Dricus a man of God! This dude's mental is so clear and now we know why.
Amen
🙌
So proud of Dricus. So great to see the fruit in his personality and his unshakeable belief.
Dricus has a monster skull. Some guys are built like fighters, Dricus is one of them.
95% vs 33% finish rates
Dropping a like for ESPN letting Anik drop an F bomb
I'm a huge Sean fan & want him to win but I wouldn't mind seeing Drivus win either. He's a breathe of fresh air. Sean got his title & has been at the top so if it's DDP's turn, then I would embrace it
I was team Izzy now I’m team DDP, I didn’t see that coming 🤣
I bet ur easily manipulated too
@@tearsien It’s a sport mate, I’m here primarily to be entertained, settle yourself down.
Welcome aboard 😉
@@shelr8204same to you too😂
what is going on with the audio in these recent ESPN uploads
he is a hero in SA, and he will become and hero all over the world. 🇿🇦🇿🇦 BRING HOM HUIS TOE DRICUS!!!! 💵🥇
Genuine question, do black south africans like him?
@@DH702.. here we stand by our own. 🇿🇦
@DH702.. Yes they do ❤ Our blood is green and gold 🇿🇦
The UFC MW belt is hearded to Pretoria, South Africa, nakanjani.
Man dricus is so well rounded in every aspect. His mind is just as strong as his body and sharp as his skill. Think we gonna have a new champion for a long time.
Draycus wins easily IMO. Good to see Jon and uncle Chael have been hanging out.
2:31 Dricus beat Whittaker in July of this year? DDP is not only a world-class fighter, but he’s also a time traveler, wow 😮
Dricus du Plessis going to be the new champ. No 2 ways about it 💪💪
Dricus really putting my city on the map, now it’s time to bring the belt back home to Pretoria 🇿🇦🇿🇦
I think this Is gonna be the best fight in UFC history.
Why is this interview uncensored but the Sean Strickland interview isn’t?
Has Dricus even swore in this interview?
Dricus die feit dat jy ons Heilige Vader op bring en Hom erken op internasionale tv en social media. Verseker! Jy gaan wen. God versorg vir Sy kinders. Die was beste interview ooit!
@MollyWhopMMA This one's for you, my man. I know that you just dropped a video about Sean three months ago, but if there were ever to be a Part 2, this interview would be a goldmine for you.
What time is the actual fight please in Australia
The Jon Anik laugh always gets me 😂 HAW HAW
Still can get over Sean's presser. Died a little inside...... from laughter
I think dricuss finishers him within two rounds
Cannot wait for this fight on the weekend. Dricus is a beast. He'll knock Sean out, before round 4. God speed, Dricus. You're going to be a long-standing champion, for many, many years to come.
ddp is a helluva fighter and his mental game is sharp,im really looking forward to the fight ufc 297 lfg
This is a huge moment for him to rise to a real superstar in the UFC, comes across as a genuine bloke as well
this is how a real man carries himself. not like klu klux strickland
Pure class
JUST GLAD BRETT OKO WASNT THE INTERVIEWER 😂
Dricus is gonna take that belt. Sorry SS
First AFRICAN Champ bring the belt to stay in Africa🇿🇦🔥
The "truth will set you free" line was pure gold 😂 Jon is the GOAT Looking forward to UFC SA. The whole country is proud of you Dricus, bring home that belt
Great Interview! DDP for second round knockout! 👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻
Giving props to JC..... Now I'm sure this is one of my favorite current fighters. Humble champ mentality all the way. Let's go brother!! Hallelujah to the Lamb of God
Dricus wil bring the belt to Africa and keep it here...... Team CIT.. 🇿🇦💯💣⌚
Team cash-in-transit😔🇿🇦
DDP HIP TOSSED ROBERT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Very professional fighter I love to watch & listen to DDP good luck bro
Bobby knuckles had two incredible runs to ufc gold, father-time gets them all! Great match up. Pick ‘‘em fight this one lad!
Dricus you the man
My favorite fighter and favorite analyst. A dream interview. See you soon boys!!!!
seems like a humble dude who just handles his business shout out south africa
Let’s freakin’ gooo Dricus 🇿🇦 ⚔️
May the best man get the W
Cool and collected guy Dricus. Till was unlucky to have a comeback fight against him. Would have been better to have a comeback fight against someone ealse 🙃. Super strong guy. Nice person too it seems.
I just watched this and Sticklands interview back to back. Completely torn who wins this fight, 2 great guys
07:46 "According to me now, I never have to fight Israel Adesanya." Dana 🤑: "Oh but you will Dricus, you will me dear boy"
8:51 lmaoooo Anik !!
I just got done looking up is DDP Christian (isn't a dealbreaker, I like Strickland and he isn't) and he brings up his Lord and savior right after. God bless DDP.
God looks after his children
Sean spoke as an A-hole, Dricus spoke pure evil, big difference..
Sean accused Izzy of raping his dead dog and made fun of a fighter who passed away a few days before…
Sean accused Izzy of raping his dead dog and made fun of a fighter who passed away a few days before…
can't wait
Talking really nice about someone who elbowed you in front of 50,000 screaming fans.
Guy's TKOing Strickland within 3, the MW belt's going to South Africa this saturday
Why is this one louder than Seans interview?
Dricus is huge man, such a big middleweight.
cant wait
I am a Strickland fan and even though I didn’t like dricus presser comment at all I think he is all around a stand up guy , let the better man win !
It should be scary to the MW division he's actually acknowledged the cardio issues and didn't try to lie and say he's not really gassed. If he really got his cardio right we might be seeing a long reining champion in the making
This dude never changes shirts
Same as Sean always White tee
what was “the injury” exactly?
After watching Sean's interview I'd much rather listen to this guy as the face of middleweight than someone that sounds like a trailer park drug addict.
lmaooo istg sean must be the first non-methhead in the world with a brain of a methhead
The sound guy left the "hollow" filter on for this.
Dricus is bringing it home!! ❤
Lets go Dricus.