I spoke to the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis before his rematch at UFC 312 in Sydney.
We discussed his upcoming war with Sean Strickland, his journey to the top, what defines an elite champion, Alex Pereira being a cornerman for his opponent, his GOAT list, what’s next for him and much more.
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Head of Production: Jonah Mclachlan
Head of Content: Sam Morgan
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro/Promo
0:59 Inside Dricus's fight camp
3:21 Balancing personal life & fight career
6:09 Future plans & career aspirations
9:16 Dricus's training background & the impact of MMA
15:15 Match-Up with Sean Strickland
17:11 Mindset & strategy
23:07 Weight management & hydration
26:47 Conor McGregor & GOAT list
34:17 Love for the game
36:18 South African culture & tough upbringing
42:08 Message for Alex Pereira & final thoughts