UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis recently shared a lighthearted moment when asked about a hypothetical scenario involving strawweight contender Alexa Grasso. During an appearance on the YouTube podcast Shadow Banned, the hosts jokingly inquired how many Alexa Grassos it would take to defeat him in a fight.
Du Plessis, amused by the question, responded with a playful exaggeration, suggesting it would take
“all of them… Like how many can you make? [chuckles] [400]. Let’s go.”
This exchange coincides with news of Alexa Grasso’s upcoming role as a coach on Season 32 of The Ultimate Fighter. Grasso will be joined by Valentina Shevchenko, the former UFC women’s flyweight champion, as coaches for the season.
Dricus du Plessis Response on Alexa Grasso
The Ultimate Fighter, which debuted in 2005, has been instrumental in launching the careers of numerous UFC stars. Notably, Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate made history as the first female coaches in 2013 (Season 18), followed by other prominent figures like Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Cláudia Gadelha (Season 23), and Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña (Season 30).
In other news, Dricus du Plessis has called out Israel Adesanya for a potential championship fight at UFC 305 in Perth. Reports indicate that the UFC is eyeing this matchup to headline their return to Australia.
Dricus du Plessis was asked how many Alexa Grasso's it would take to beat him.
His answer is… interesting 😅
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 16, 2024
Du Plessis took to social media, posting on his official Instagram handle, expressing his willingness to face Adesanya:
“Looks like someone wants another beating in Aus. I’m in, I also wouldn’t want to fight the king of Africa on home soil. Manifestations working good for you AGAIN!”
This potential fight holds significance for both fighters. Du Plessis claimed the middleweight title in January with a split-decision victory over Sean Strickland. Despite initially aiming for UFC 300, an injury sidelined him, but his desire for the matchup remains steadfast.
For Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, a bout against du Plessis offers a chance to reclaim his throne. His reported acceptance of the UFC 305 booking adds excitement to the potential clash.
The rivalry between du Plessis and Adesanya traces back to Adesanya’s reign as champion when du Plessis proclaimed himself the true African champion, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
Initially planned for UFC 293 in Sydney, Du Plessis’ injury disrupted the showdown. However, Sean Strickland stepped in, stunning Adesanya in a major upset. Strickland later lost the title to du Plessis, setting the stage for a potential clash at UFC 305 in Australia.
