Dricus du Plessis’ victory at UFC 297 has drawn mixed reactions from netizens
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— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) January 21, 2024Some fans have praised his performance and celebrated his win, while others have criticized his post-fight celebration and expressed dissatisfaction with the result of the fight.
- Celebration: Du Plessis’ Amazing win, was met with jubilance from south Africans at home and across the globe.
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Fight of the night
The Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors, which has sparked a debate about who deserved to win. Some fans believe that Strickland should have won the main event fight.
Strickland himself is now crying foul
We all know I won… The only reason why it wasn't one sided for 5 rounds is the headbutt took my eye….. Wasn't touched till the blood took my vision.. pic.twitter.com/CLvcURLzWT
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) January 22, 2024Dana White says he thought Sean Strickland won the fight rounds 1-2 & 5???? pic.twitter.com/HWJPpHqzRb
— MMA Casuals (@MMA_CASUALS_) January 21, 2024While others have praised Du Plessis’ performance..
Dricus won last night. pic.twitter.com/onyohhuc2D
— ???????????? ???????? ???????????? (@Petr_is_Art) January 21, 2024Future fights
Du Plessis has expressed interest in making a quick turnaround for UFC 300, and many fans believe that a title defense against Israel Adesanya would be a likely matchup. Light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has also teased a move back to middleweight, potentially setting up a matchup with Du Plessis.
