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Dricus Du Plessis Reveals What Sets Him Apart: ‘I Don’t Mind Getting Punched in the Face’

Dricus Du Plessis Reveals What Sets Him Apart: ‘I Don’t Mind Getting Punched in the Face’ Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC Middleweight Champion, has made it clear that his approach to fighting sets him apart…

Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC Middleweight Champion, has made it clear that his approach to fighting sets him apart from others in the division. In a recent interview, Du Plessis shared the unique mindset that has propelled him to the top of the middleweight world, and it’s something that could give him the edge in his upcoming title rematch against Sean Strickland.

Dricus Du Plessis

“I don’t mind getting punched in the face,” Du Plessis said. “That was, that was the biggest difference, you know? That was it. I’ll take one to give one, because I know mine’s harder. And I think that was the biggest difference. As I went and I fought Strickland on his strength, I made him go backwards.”

Look at Paulo Costa and Izzy. They were running, they were running, trying to set something up. Strickland is too good. If you’re gonna try and do that, he’s too good. Now, if you give him that momentum, he’s gonna keep on coming and coming. He’s a bully fighter. He likes to bully people, and if you don’t put him in his place quickly, now you are gonna be bullied.”

Sean Strickland

Dricus Du Plessis made a huge statement by defeating Strickland by Split Decision to capture the middleweight belt in January 2024. Since then, he successfully defended his title against the legendary Israel Adesanya in August 2024, submitting him in the fourth round.

Du Plessis’ career has been characterized by his willingness to take risks in the cage, his mindset is also rooted in his belief that he can outlast his opponents. It’s this mentality that allowed him to stand his ground against Strickland, who is known for his pressure and ability to push opponents.

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Early Odds

“I made him go backwards,” Dricus Du Plessis continued. “Strickland’s strength lies in his ability to press forward and bully his opponents, but I took that away from him. You can’t let him get that momentum. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile.”

Khamzat Chimaev

Looking ahead to a potential rematch with Strickland, Dricus Du Plessis’ approach is clear: he won’t let the former champion dictate the pace of the fight. Instead, Du Plessis plans to once again impose his will and make Strickland fight on his back foot. Also, Du Plessis has voiced a keen interest in facing another threat: Khamzat Chimaev.

“I would have rather faced Khamzat,” Du Plessis said, hinting that he feels Chimaev would offer the kind of challenge he thrives on. Chimaev, who is undefeated in the UFC and has shown his dominance in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions, is a fighter that many see as a future champion. Du Plessis, however, remains confident in his ability to handle any challenge.

Joaquin Buckley Expects To Leapfrog Rakhmonov For Next Title Shot With KO Over Covington

The final UFC events of 2024 come with some big stakes attached for the welterweight division. Last weekend at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Shavkat Rakhmonov cemented his status as the number one contender. In the battle of the undefeated 170-pounds in the co-main event on December 7, “Nomad” earned his first decision win to […]

The final UFC events of 2024 come with some big stakes attached for the welterweight division. Last weekend at UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Shavkat Rakhmonov cemented his status as the number one contender.

In the battle of the undefeated 170-pounds in the co-main event on December 7, “Nomad” earned his first decision win to defeat Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry. Having been set to face Belal Muhammad for the title on this date until the champion withdrew, the two men shared a face-off inside the Octagon after Rakhmonov got his hand raised.

UFC Tampa is up next where in the main event of the Octagon’s final stop of the year, Joaquin Buckley will look to continue his career-best form when he takes on the former interim champion, Colby Covington. “New Mansa” was originally set to face Garry on this card but against a returning Covington, he believes he still has the opportunity to shake up the division by making a statement.

With a five-fight winning streak and the #9-ranking next to his name, Buckley told UFC.com in a recent interview that he believes he could insert himself into the title picture if he becomes just the second man to knockout “Chaos” at the Amalie Arena on Saturday night.

“We saw the performance that Ian Garry and Shavkat put on, it wasn’t that fun to watch right. I feel like for me, it’s just like the performance that I’m gonna put on Colby Covington, I can probably take the opportunity to fight for the belt one day. Even though Shavkat earned his spot, sometimes things happen, some things fall out so with that being said, once I get a good knockout over Colby Covington, I feel like I’m next to fight for that belt.”

UFC’s Nate Diaz Faces Battery Charge After Violent Vegas Nightclub Clash

Former UFC star Nate Diaz has been charged with battery after an alleged altercation with a Las Vegas nightclub…

Former UFC star Nate Diaz has been charged with battery after an alleged altercation with a Las Vegas nightclub employee. The incident occurred on August 25, just after midnight, at Omnia nightclub in Caesars Palace.

Nate Diaz Faces Charges

According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Nate Diaz and his group were causing a delay in the cashier line when an Omnia security guard approached them. Witnesses claimed Diaz became physical, pushing the guard.

After the guard shoved him back, Diaz allegedly struck the man in the face with an open right hand. This description aligns with a video that surfaced in September, showing Diaz involved in a shoving match with the man, followed by a swipe that knocked the man’s glasses off.

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Nate Diaz, fromStockton, California, gained fame during his 15-year career in the UFC, where he won The Ultimate Fighter season 5 and competed in both lightweight and welterweight divisions. He has notable victories over high-profile opponents like Conor McGregor. Known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills and boxing skills, Diaz has earned multiple Fight of the Night awards and challenged for the UFC Lightweight Championship. He has since fought in boxing matches, losing to Jake Paul but defeating Jorge Masvidal.

The altercation was broken up by other security guards, and when officers arrived, Diaz had already left the scene. A misdemeanor arrest warrant has since been issued for the 39-year-old.

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UFC Ditches Manscaped for Jeremy’s Razors in ‘Woke-Free’ Sponsorship Restructure

The UFC and Manscaped will part ways at the end of this year after a five-year sponsorship agreement. In…

The UFC and Manscaped will part ways at the end of this year after a five-year sponsorship agreement. In its place, Jeremy’s Razors, a brand founded by conservative media outlet The Daily Wire co-founder, will take over as the UFC’s official razor partner starting at UFC 311 in January 2025 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

UFC and Manscaped

The move marks a significant shift in the UFC’s sponsorships, with Jeremy’s Razors positioning itself as a “woke-free” alternative to mainstream grooming brands. Founded in 2022 by Jeremy Boreing, co-CEO of The Daily Wire, Jeremy’s Razors has gained attention for its outspoken opposition to what it perceives as “woke” corporate culture. The brand was initially launched in response to Harry’s Razors pulling its ads from The Daily Wire over political differences. Since then, it has become a symbol for consumers seeking alternatives to companies that, according to Boreing, prioritize social causes over traditional values.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand our partnership with Jeremy’s Razors,” said Alex Kaptsan, Vice President of Global Partnerships at TKO, the UFC’s parent company. “Jeremy’s Razors has been a fantastic partner over the past two seasons of The Ultimate Fighter, and we’re thrilled to have them as a full-fledged official partner of UFC in 2025. Their brand stands out as one that challenges the status quo, and we look forward to introducing them to millions of UFC fans.”

Jeremy’s Razors “Woke-Free”

Jeremy Boreing expressed his pride in the new partnership, pointing out the alignment between his brand’s values and the UFC’s audience. “At Jeremy’s Razors, we believe you shouldn’t have to take a punch without throwing one back. Americans are tired of giving their money to woke corporations that hate them. They’re looking for alternatives—organizations that celebrate strength and masculinity without apology, like Jeremy’s Razors.”

The partnership also has deep personal roots. Dana White, UFC President, was one of the first customers of Jeremy’s Razors when it launched, even flying to Nashville to show his support for the new brand. “We were honored to have Dana as one of our first customers, and we couldn’t be more proud to stand beside him now as the Official Razor Partner of the UFC,” said Boreing.

Jeremy’s Razors and The Daily Wire have been vocal in their conservative stance, openly criticizing companies they view as prioritizing progressive agendas. This move into the UFC sponsorship realm is part of a broader strategy to challenge what they see as the dominance of “woke” corporations. The UFC, with its massive global audience and strong, often conservative fan base, appears to be a fitting platform for the brand’s message.

As UFC fans prepare for UFC 311 in January, the shift in razor sponsorship signals a growing trend of political and cultural alignment in sports sponsorships. With Manscaped stepping aside, Jeremy’s Razors is ready to take center stage.

Renato Moicano Admits Disappointment At Beneil Dariush Matchup: ‘I Don’t Think It’s What I Deserve’

At UFC 311, Renato Moicano will look to earn the biggest win of his career by extending his current winning streak to five. “Money” has been on a great run of form since beating Brad Riddell in 2022, stopping Benoit Saint Denis in Paris last September to make a real dent in the lightweight rankings. […]

On his return at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, he will face UFC veteran and 155-pound staple, Beneil Dariush. The #9-ranked contender may be coming off of back-to-back first round knockout losses but suffering setbacks to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan aren’t major red flags.

This is especially true considering that his loss to Oliveira at UFC 289 broke his eight-fight winning streak which put him within reach of a title shot if he was able to get past “Do Bronx”. With Moicano being one spot behind him in the top 15, it seems that the Brazilian isn’t overjoyed about this particular matchup.

Considering that he already has wins over two other ranked opponents, it wouldn’t have been surprising to see Moicano take on a much higher ranked contender next time out though that’s usually easier said than done when it comes to everything falling into place.

Though he isn’t going to let it affect his preparations and mindset, he was very open and honest during his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. Moicano often jokes about wanting easy money instead of tough opponents and clearly he considers Dariush someone that falls into the latter category.

“Dariush, he’s a tough fighter. That is not what I was expecting and I don’t think it’s what I deserve, but who gives a f***. It’s a fight. Anything can happen and I don’t care who I’m fighting. I just have to be competitive and keep showing up.”

Robert Whittaker Gives Strickland ‘Props’ For Sticking To His Guns, Predicts Du Plessis Rematch

Just over a year on from their first meeting, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former titleholder Sean Strickland are set to meet in a rematch at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. Following his bounce back win over Paulo Costa in June, Strickland has remained confident that he deserved the opportunity to fight for the […]

His first encounter with “Stillknocks” at UFC 297 went the way of the South African via a split decision and though the fight was close, there weren’t a ton of people calling for the rematch to take place. This was especially true following Khamzat Chimaev’s recent win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 where Du Plessis said himself that a matchup with the undefeated contender would excite him more than running it back with Strickland.

In a recent episode of his MMArcade Podcast, Whittaker gave his reaction to the fight announcement. The former champion took his hat off to Strickland for sticking to his guns and getting what he asked for even when it looked like it might slip away from him.

“I’m surprised Sean just literally sat out. Like everyone was laughing at him when he said, ‘I’m going to sit out till I get my title shot.’ Dude straight up got a title shot, props for that. You got to give it him, guy like straight up stuck by what he said.”

Despite this, Whittaker isn’t sure that Strickland will be able to make the adjustments needed to reclaim the middleweight title.

“In my opinion, I don’t see the fight going any different. Du Plessis is such a dog in there, he’s going to come with the same aggressiveness and game plan. What could Sean do differently to change the outcome than last time? Okay because if we look at it, it doesn’t happen often but the challenger beats a champion by decision, okay. Du Plessis did that and now he’s a champion and that was a close first fight, you know what I mean. You see where I’m angling with this. I just don’t know what Sean can do differently to change the outcome from happening again.”