Dricus du Plessis has heard sufficient from the raucous crowd in Sydney and he’s able to shut them up when he defends his title in opposition to Sean Strickland within the UFC 312 important occasion.
That was the message from the reigning middleweight champion after the confronted off along with his opponent one final time through the ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday.
Whereas the fighters shared one other intense staredown, there was no pushing or shoving because the rivals have been all about getting all the way down to enterprise. First issues first, nonetheless, du Plessis reminded the followers in Sydney that he’s heard a lot worse from their counterparts to the east.
“For therefore many individuals, Perth is kicking your ass,” du Plessis mentioned whereas referencing his look at UFC 305 the place he tapped out Israel Adesanya in the primary occasion. “You boo like losers.
“Tomorrow night time, identical to in Perth, I’m going to take your boy out. Take pleasure in it and let it cheer whilst you nonetheless can.”
Whereas du Plessis has discovered to embrace the boos, Strickland has definitely loved the love and adoration the Australian crowd has proven him each time he seems in there.
Rocking an outback hat on stage, Strickland thanked the gang for his or her assist after which promised he was going to depart every little thing within the cage when he confronted du Plessis for the second time on Saturday.
“I can’t wait to get on the market and attempt to shorten this man’s life for you f*cking guys,” Strickland shouted. “As at all times, I recognize you f*ckers. To the f*cking dying, Dutchman!”
Within the co-main occasion, strawweight champion Zhang Weili and challenger Tatiana Suarez stayed stoic and each have been all about enterprise as they undergo closing preparations.
“I’m simply right here to win a world title,” Suarez mentioned. “I do know I’m the very best on this planet and I stay up for proving it Sunday night time.”
A lady of few phrases, Zhang promised to close down Suarez and stroll out of the cage as champion.
“This Sunday, and nonetheless!” Zhang mentioned earlier than main the gang in a chant as she left the stage.
UFC 312 goes down Saturday night time in the US with the pay-per-view important card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET.
