Dricus Du Plessis decided to play UFC matchmaker after his latest middleweight title defense.
'Still Knocks' broke the nose of Sean Strickland in six places during the UFC 312 Main Event.
Dricus Du Plessis achieved a unanimous decision victory with a crooked scorecards of the three Cageside judges who supervised the rematch of 185LB Title.
During his press conference after the fight, the South African Slugger made a daring prediction about the next opponent of Sean Strickland and everything is guaranteed that there will be a big rematch for his rival.
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Is Sean Strickland vs Israel Adesanya 2 next?
Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya in a massive upset to become champions in September 2023.
'The Last Stylebender' received an immediate tear at Du Plessis after he had dethroned Strickland on UFC 297.
Adesanya lost through the entry before he tried to get his career on the right track against Nassourdine Imavov.
Unfortunately for the New Zealander he dropped to a third consecutive defeat when he was received in UFC Saudi Arabia last weekend.
Du Plessis believes that it is now the perfect time for his two former opponents to let it go back in the Octagon.
“I know what will happen,” he said during the UFC 312 Post-Fight Press Conference.
“I can almost guarantee what happens next.
'Are there a bet that he is now fighting against Adesanya? Yes, I just thought of that. “
'DDP' considered Imavov and Robert Whittaker as other potential options for Strickland – but in the end he could not see a Redo with Adesanya beyond.
Du Plessis added: “Imavov? Really not, he has already shown that he beats that style every time.
“Oh, Rob, he said Rob only has a blitz. That would be great.
“After, I think the Adesanya Rematch will be great.
“Yes, that's what will happen. It will be a main event of Fight Night, I know. “
Israel Adesanya joins UFC Hall of Fame
Adesanya has received a much needed lift in the midst of the worst run of his legendary combat sport career.
During UFC 312, it was announced that Adesanya will join the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing next to Kelvin Gastelum, which he fought famous for five rounds in an Interim -Middenweight title collision in 2019.
“It was certainly a surprise,” said the former dual UFC champion about his court induction.
“I want to thank Kelvin because it is not only I am, two are needed for Tango, and he is a great dance partner.
“It means a lot. First, when they said, I thought: “I'm too young.” But when they said it was before the fight, I thought: “Oh, that was an immediate classic” so I respect it. “
Dana White claims that Adesanya will take a break from fighting before he makes a comeback.
The man himself confirmed everything, but confirmed that this was his plan during a backstage interview on UFC 312.
“Just celebrate with the team,” Adesanya said when he was asked what is for him.
“Help the boys prepare for their fighting.
“Yes, just go back to the drawing table and keep working.”
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