Dricus du Plessis: 'I am Not Afraid of the Champion' | UFC 290 

Dricus just won the hearts of millions!

Robert Whittaker: respect; Dricus du Plessis: respect; Israel Adesanya: shameful.

Izzy is so obtuse, its very childish and unprofessional, he truly embarrassed himself. I'm a Black South African and I can fully confirm that DDP is considered an African here, he lives in Pretoria, promotes an African gym and is trying to uplift African MMA, the others just come here for 2 weeks to parade the belts to poor kids and immediately leave (showing us that success is found outside Africa) while DDP chooses to build up African MMA. Izzy is fighting a losing battle, South Africa is very different compared to America and Australia etc, when it comes to South African sports, the whole nation supports its athletes regardless of their race, just look at our national rugby team and the full support they have, so if the fight were to happen in South Africa DDP would have the majority of the support, Izzy would be booed out for his gross behaviour. (Also South Africa is very diverse, and most white South Africans are Afrikaans and have lived in the country for centuries, regardless of our country's dificult past, when it comes to sports you best believe South Africans are united) This was never about race, DDP only said that he is African (true, he is Afrikaans) and that he plans to be a true African Champion and actually bring the belt to Africa, not just to parade it around for a while, but as a statement that African MMA has a place in the Global MMA community and that you don't need to leave Africa to participate in the sport, you don't need to be in a western country to get to the UFC, African MMA gyms are just as viable and resourceful. Aslo...wasn't Izzy Kiwi then Chinese? DDP has class and is mature, his representing our country well, Hy verdien die wen, ons is trots met hom!!

The way he has handled the open and honestly disgusting racism from Izzy speaks volumes and shows exactly how you deal with racism! 👊

I wanted Rob to win, very disappointed he didn’t. But Dricus is a gentleman and he completely levelled up last night. By far the best performance of his career

Well spoken from a true gentleman and real African fighter

DDP is a championship material. Not only his skills but the way he carries himself 🏆

Dricus gained sm respect from everyone, not only by beating bobby, but showing class against a classless champion

“I’m African but I’m no brother of yours son” you know that hurt Izzy

Dricus is such a nice dude, giving Rob the flowers he deserves.

I’m officially a DDP fan… dude is a legit fighter and a genuine good person.

Dricus was a class act. Humble, confident and an absolute killer in the octagon. 💪

Izzys so cringe af. He called Duplesis a cracker which is super racist, then he comes in the octagon saying N word everywhere, way to keep it classy

Pure class, well spoken and respectful while being a savage.

A lot of people don't know that Dricus got his nose fixed, and I'm telling you that Working Nose Dricus is on another level. He's finally firing on all cylinders and you saw what he can do. And once he starts breathing more of that African air he'll be unstoppable. The first true African champ is coming.

Hes a force to be reckoned with 🔥

Love it. Adesanyas face after the fight was like "only I'm allowed to do that to Whittaker😠😠" 😂😂

I’m Aussie shattered rob lost but really hard to hate DDP man is all class and has handled himself very well got a fan here now

Go Dricus. Take that championship.

All people who live here in S Africa are Africans ... Respect to you Dricus for being humble and not responding to idiot Izzy ... this was your day and I’m so glad you won your fight ... big fan at 72😊

He is all class. Very articulate

Ever since dricus ufc debut I knew this guy was talented but to beat rob like that is super impressive u can see he clearly is getting better every fight still young and dedicated all the tools to be a champ. vs Izzy will be a very interesting matchup

This man is on a mission. This is a real rivalry forming here.

The man carries himself with such class a true champion

Every time this guy speaks I like him more, very much a gentleman.

African King🇿🇦 × Chinese Queen🇨🇳 . . Let's Go Africa! ❤🇿🇦

What a class act, he‘ll be a true champion.

Well handled Dricus, you handled Rob then you handled that clown with ease 10-7'd the Chinese fool

Big D showed who is The King of Africa tonight ❤

Interviewer 100% into him

Well done Dricus .thank you for make us proud.

“We can fight in New Zealand. We can fight in his hometown” I see what he did there. 😂

Letsgo dricus. What a class act this guy is! Greetings and support from the Netherlands👊🏼

The defenition of a underdog lets go dricus hope he wins izzy

Such a class act, this is how it should be.

Du Plessis is so good, giving the right respect to Robert. Future champion

This dude is a class act professional!✊🏽

izzy embarassed himself in that post fight face off. I hope Du plessis takes his belts. Stay focused , sharp and get it done du plessis!

Dricus is 10/7 Everybody in this event

Black women love Dricus.

Such awesome comments here about the professional way Drikus carried himself and represented true lovers of this rather vicious sport. South Africa ( all shades and colours) is proud of you Drikus!

Spoken like a true champ

The way Izzy brought race into it for no reason was disgusting. No longer an Izzy fan.

respect to dricus, he carries himself well

Izzy was trying to intimidate him so bad especially when DDP's adrenaline level was quite high enough to do something unworthy. Glad DDP walked away from this fool.

Put some respect on this man’s name. He knocked out one of the best in the UFC. Probably one of the best the UFC has had. Robert Whittaker isn’t a walk in the park and this man, Dricus Du Plessis, TKO’d the number one contender. I wish Dricus all the best and hope he gets the belt.

Go get him DDP.. Supporting you from NZ

Izzy embarrassed himself. Too much sauce

he certainly gives a lot of respect to others

Dricus is going to absolutely manhandle Izzy. Mark my words.

Dricus is very classy and sophictsed, I am glad he bring class and intelligence in mma, people think fighters are dumb but he proves its a legitimate sport and you can be a intellectual with class..

African power! 🥇 He deals with the New Zealand lad, no bother. 💯

Much respect to him ✌

"My manifestation beat his ass" love it😂

Dricus gained a fan of this Aussie

Du sounds like a humble person. That's what we need and a regardless of how good you are in the ring . You should be a better person outside the ring.

What a great guy!

True gentleman

I really thought Rob was going to bulldoze right thru this guy like nothing. He looked a weight class bigger than Rob and I didn't know he had power like that. His style is very awkward but he somehow just keeps getting it done. Don't think he beats Izzy, but I think it'll be a good fight and he could surprise me again.

I am an Ozzy. This interview he earned a new fan.

“Can’t wait to see you” Very smooth

im black and can say izzy is being racist so I hope he loses and becomes a little humble

Dricuss the Legend Killer

Dricus vs Mike Perry for the undisputed African title

I will not doubt this guy again

I really like DDP. Such a classy guy and great representative where he's from. S.A.'s should be proud of him!

"I am African but I aint no brother of yours, son" That line ruined Izzy.

I’ll didn’t know this guy few days ago and love Whittaker and i discover this fighter so cool like the attitude just himself i’m a new fan !

good dude great attitude ....respect

Izzy about to be colonized

Thanks for representing Soutg Africa so well, we appreciate it and support you.

Great banter between these two. Excellent questions from the Interviewer Mckenzie.

🇿🇦🔥I am a black South African from the village. And I knew this guy was South African just by him saying boerwors🔥🇿🇦. We believe in you brother. Remember that the n word doesn't affect us South Africans at all

Dricus Gained a lot of fans yesterday and not just because of his win.

DDP is a gentleman.

"my manifestation already kicked his ass" lmao i love this dude. Hate his fighting style but hes the man.

Congrats to the TRUE AFRICAN WARRIOR

I get gsp vibes from this guy

Everything he says is gold.

The Hands on this Guy 👊

Dricus will be the next middle weight champion brothet🇿🇦🏆

Seems like a good dude.

A really decent person !!!. South Africa needs every good story it can get.

Dricus good job. I can't wait to see your next fight.

Keep doubting him 💥 🇿🇦

Us Saffas love the underdog tag. Keep doubting! 🇿🇦

Now THAT is what a champion looks like. What an absolute noble savage. Dricus, the gentleman barbarian 💪🏻🥊

Forget race, this is going to be an amazing fight...

Let's go 🇿🇦

he really got my respect as a Whittaker fan

Looks like DDP earned even more fans by the way he conducted himself afterward.

such a handsome man

Izzy is like bud light

She has a lovely smile. Love seeing strong women get so far in such a sport. Media isn't easy. Congrats to Mr. Du Plessis for beating a game opponent. Good luck in future endeavors.

Well who the hell saw that coming? And that is exactly why I love this sport. Unreal man. He didn't just win here. He handled Bobby Knuckles.

I remember Dricus on fight night I believe one of the small undercards years ago and him saying something along the lines of don’t forget my name and he’ll be a big name one day and here he is

DDP keeps blessing the rain

Star in the making

As much as there is this beef with Izzy , Trying to take Dricus moment was low . That was not the time to come up and do a damn face off ... !!! Proud of Dricus all round he showed a true champion he already is through and through !!

He's giving me Chris Weidman vibes, prior to Weidman's fight with Anderson. Not as good as Weidman, maybe, but the same refusal to show any fear toward a long-reigning champion