Dricus Du Plessis is the current middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dricusduplessis
Looking to make his first title defense, Dricus Du Plessis he used his social networks to open a poll about who his next opponent could be. Middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), the athlete avoided lengthening the list and only mentioned Israel adesanya e Sean Strickland for fans to choose the future of the division's former kings.
“Knowing that this is a spectator sport, what do you think, guys? Sean Strickland ou Israel adesanya? For the record, this (the choice) doesn't make any difference to me. The result will be the same”, declared Dricus on his official Facebook account. 'X' (old Twitter).
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Without wasting time, Sean Strickland He again requested a rematch and responded to a survey carried out by the champion.
“Dana (White) himself said I won. The numbers said I won... Let's see about it. I respected you before, I respect you after, but things need to be put in their place once and for all”, said 'Tarzan'.
Sean Strickland was defeated by Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 297 (Photo: Playback / Instagram)
Moreover, Israel adesanya he avoided commenting on the subject, despite having already expressed his desire to face his rival in his next appearance in Ultimate. Inactive since losing his title, the Nigerian has been preparing for a possible confrontation requested by the UFC.
Since this is a spectator sport
What do you guys think? @SStricklandMMA or @stylebender
Just for the record it makes absolutely no difference to me the result will be the same.— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) March 15, 2024
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