UFC OKC: Dricus Du Plessis sees title shot with win vs. Kamaru Usman
f dominant against Kamaru Usman, Dricus Du Plessis believes he can earn a title shot at UFC Fight Night 281.
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Do you believe that a victory over Kamaru Usman is enough to give you that title shot that you want?
I don't.
I don't believe a victory alone can be enough.
No, I don't.
I think my resume, definitely, but I don't believe that just a victory over Usman necessarily gives me that direct title shot, the same for him.
But the performance, going out there and putting up a performance that eliminates any doubt that I'm the best in the world, that's what's gonna guarantee me another shot at that title.
Have you ever considered a move up to 205 and how you'd match up with other exciting fighters like a Jiri Prochazka?
Yeah, absolutely.
That was definitely on the cards, and of course, I, I lost my title, and right now there's only one focus is getting my belt back, and 100% moving up to 205, especially with, you know, you see a lot of guys like Rob, Ren e, all these guys going up to, to 205, and I, I believe the sport's been moving in that direction for a long time with the big weight cuts.
I'm very big for 185, but I still make the weight very comfortably.
So, you know, for my age right now, I'm still very happy at 185, and I've-- I have a goal here.
I have to be-- I'm not running away to 205.
That's not happening.
I will dominate this division again, and then I will make the move to 205.
