Dana White is the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and he addressed the speculation regarding Dricus Du Plessis' potential
Dana White is the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and he addressed the speculation regarding Dricus Du Plessis’ potential title shot after UFC 293. The promotion had initially considered Du Plessis as a title challenger but recent events have left White uncertain about this decision.
During the Dana White Contender Series (DWCS) 61 event held at the UFC Apex. Dana White was questioned about the future of Dricus Du Plessis particularly if he would face the reigning middleweight champion following the main event clash between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland in Sydney.
White’s response to this inquiry was anything but definitive. Instead, he expressed his reservations and emphasized Du Plessis’ previous refusal of a fight offer scheduled for the same event in Sydney. White’s comments on Du Plessis were laced with his well-known disapproval of fighters who decline significant bouts due to various reasons.
“You know how much I love guys who turn down fights,” White stated bluntly. “I don’t know. We’ll see what happens Saturday, and then we’ll go from there.”
This response from the UFC president highlights the underlying tension between the promotion and fighters who hesitate or decline opportunities when called upon. White has been vocal about his frustration with fighters who opt out of high-stakes matches for what he views as avoidable reasons.
While the landscape of UFC divisions is in a constant state of flux, the uncertainty surrounding Dricus Du Plessis’ title shot raises questions about potential alternatives should the promotion decide against him. In an effort to mitigate any unforeseen circumstances that might jeopardize the main event at UFC 293 top contender Jared Cannonier is set to serve as a backup fighter.
Cannonier’s role as a backup fighter underlines the UFC’s commitment to ensuring that high-profile matchups proceed as planned. With championship fights like Adesanya vs Strickland being pivotal moments in the sport, the promotion is leaving no room for disruptions. Cannonier’s presence as a standby fighter provides a safety net in case either Adesanya or Strickland are unable to compete due to unforeseen circumstances such as injury or illness.
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