Media Dricus Du Plessis Says Robert Whittaker is More Deserving of a Title Shot Than Sean Strickland.

[Deleted member 504083]

You don't actually count to three and throw accusations out at others? Ridiculous.

Quality over quantity, or else Allen deserves it more than anybody

Adesanya + DDP fight that could've gone either way > unranked short notice Aliskerov + #11 ranked Khamzat.

Whittaker already getting finished by DDP is the cherry on top

 

[Gamboal]

He doesn't want any of that smoke. Tell Sean to double jab and it's an easy 50-45 this time round.

Yeh and no-one will ever want to see Mr Emotional Sean fight again.

He's the most boring fighter to watch in the UFC outside of the women's division with his points-fighting girl dance style.

 

[InvisibleEskimo]

I know we all want to see Rob vs. Khamzat, but I kinda wish they would have went with Rob vs. Sean for title eliminator, and Khamzat vs. Jared/Imavov. I realize too much hinged on 305's result to make those bookings ahead of time though

 

[Young Calf Kick]

I can see an interesting little 3 way Mexican standoff between DDP, Whittaker and Strickland forming

Strickland beats DDP
DDP beats Whittaker
Whittaker beats Strickland

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

I know we all want to see Rob vs. Khamzat, but I kinda wish they would have went with Rob vs. Sean for title eliminator, and Khamzat vs. Jared/Imavov. I realize too much hinged on 305's result to make those bookings ahead of time though

Strickland publicly refused to fight Whittaker. it's funny, because i don't see anyone saying Strickland is ducking Whittaker, even though he literally did.

 

[InvisibleEskimo]

Ah, I don't remember seeing that. I actually think Sean has a good chance of winning that fight, but the ducking and not being willing to earn his shot are a little off putting for me. If Rob beats Khamzat it will be hard to deny him. If Strickland had like 5 title defenses, okay, have your rematch. But he didn't have a single successfull defense.

Strickland publicly refused to fight Whittaker. it's funny, because i don't see anyone saying Strickland is ducking Whittaker, even though he literally did.

 

[Masturbin]

Rob vs Chimaev is not happening until I see both in the cage together.

Both guys are injury prone and Chimaev has mental problems.

Still boggles my mind that the Ufc had no replacement ready for Costa vs Chimaev.

That two guys that are completely unreliable.

 

[Rio Ferdinand]

He should wait for the winner of Whittaker vs khamzat. Nobody wants to see a Strickland rematch.

 

[omawho402]

Whittaker is shot, hopefully Chimaev puts him out to pasture.

 

[Deleted member 504083]

DDP and Pereira fans praying to avoid Ankalaev and the Strickland rematch at all cost

 

[muaythaibeast]

The champs view on who he thinks deserves it shouldn't even be considered. Defend against whoever gets put in front of you or vacate.
Allowing champs to just not fight anyone they don't want to is ruining the sport.

 

[Oz.Pride]

I don't think anyone enjoys fighting Strickland. Guy probably has the most frustrating style in the world. Unless you somehow knock him out like Pereira, he will always make his opponents look like crap, win or lose.

Rob is the better striker, has vastly more power and is a better wrestler. He would fuck Sean up and make it look easy

 

[jjjjjjjjjjohnny]

i hope they give it to whittaker.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Quality over quantity, or else Allen deserves it more than anybody

Adesanya + DDP fight that could've gone either way > unranked short notice Aliskerov + #11 ranked Khamzat.

Whittaker already getting finished by DDP is the cherry on top

A fight that can go either way but didn't... didn't. It's called losing. You're scoring a loss for Strickland.

The quantity and quality of their wins since losing are both in Rob's favor. The only thing in Sean's is that he's turning around from a title fight and Rob's turning around from a title eliminator. That gives him a bit of space, but not much, which Rob more than made up.

 

[SirRealKiller]

I think if he beats Chimaev, yeah, he probably does deserve it more. I think unless it was a close fight the first time you need 3 fights to get back to the title. So Strickland has that in his belt. But I think Whittaker would be better fight coming off of a win over Chimaev but may bee a moot point as I'm not sure he will win that.

 

[Bradillac]

DDP and Pereira fans praying to avoid Ankalaev and the Strickland rematch at all cost

No MMA fans want to see those fights because Strickland and Ankalaev are the two most boring fighters in the UFC.

 

[CasualBot]

 

[mudrubble]

Du Plessis stopped Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of Saturday’s UFC 305 main event in Perth. UFC CEO Dana White said prior to the bout that Strickland would be next for the winner. At the post-fight press conference, du Plessis was asked about the man he already defeated for the title and if he thinks trash talk with Strickland will get personal once again.



Fortunately for du Plessis, middleweight is loaded with stars and talent currently. In an upcoming massive fight at UFC 308 in October, Robert Whittaker faces Khamzat Chimaev in a five-round rebooked co-main event. It will be Whittaker’s third fight of 2024 after beating Paulo Costa at UFC 298 via unanimous decision in February, and then stopping Ikram Aliskerov in the first round at UFC Saudi Arabia in June.

Du Plessis gave his thoughts on which fighter in the 185-pound division deserves the next crack at his 185-pound title the most, and he sided with the man he stopped at UFC 290 in July 2023 to earn his championship opportunity.

Dricus du Plessis asks if Sean Strickland wants to ‘cry again,’ says Robert Whittaker more deserving of title shot

Dricus du Plessis believes Robert Whittaker deserves a middleweight title shot over Sean Strickland following his UFC 305 win against Israel Adesanya.

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The King of Comedic Confrontation, Messy DuPlessis himself, has spoken. So be it!

I haven't had that much fun watching a guy's fight style for a while. It's literally like rock 'em sock 'em robots. He cannot be put down!! Messy Fkn DuPlessis....

 

[Oz.Pride]

No MMA fans want to see those fights because Strickland and Ankalaev are the two most boring fighters in the UFC.

Lol no way Sherbro Ank is a beast. 10 nasty af KO's

 

[RockyLockridge]

Strickland publicly refused to fight Whittaker. it's funny, because i don't see anyone saying Strickland is ducking Whittaker, even though he literally did.

He's refusing to fight anyone so it's not the same as ducking