Dricus du Plessis surprises and reveals that he is targeting Alex Poatan among his UFC goals

Middleweight champion reveals goal of moving up a division and aims for second belt

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Dricus Du Plessis is the UFC middleweight champion (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

The middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Dricus du Plessis faces Sean Strickland valendo o cinturão no UFC 312, sábado (8). Mas antes de tentar sua segunda defesa de título na Austrália, o sul-africano já traça objetivos ousados dentro do Ultimate. Entre as metas, conquistar o cinturão dos meio-pesados (até 93kg.) pertencente a Alex Poatán.

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Dricus Du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
A. Poatan and S. Strickland are friends and training partners. Photo: Reproduction/X

“I want to go up and win another belt. And at the end of the day, I want to be seen as the greatest fighter that ever walked this Earth. That’s my ultimate goal and that’s what keeps me going no matter what you accomplish.” said From Plessis to 'ESPN MMA'.

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During the interview, 'Stillnocks' explained why he sets high goals. The champion's philosophy is all about maintaining the highest level of the sport.

“Because if you set your goals to make it to the UFC or to be UFC champion and you achieve that, then what’s next? 2024 was a huge year for me, but 2025 will be so much more, now the goal of being champion has been achieved,” he explained.

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“There’s a lot more to come. Defending this title, taking over the division and I’m still a long way from really dominating the division to a place where there’s no competition anymore,” he concluded.

Strickland x Du Plessis Rematch

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S. Strickland facing off with D. Du Plessis. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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In the first meeting between the two, just over a year ago, Dricus du Plessis defeated Strickland to conquer your first world title by split decision in UFC 297. 'Stillknocks' – as they are called in the octagon – successfully defended the belt when stopping Israel adesanya in August, in UFC 305 , while Strickland got the rematch after a victory by decision about Brazilian Paulo borrachinha No. UFC 302, in June.

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