Dricus du Plessis hypes fans up with motivational promo video ahead of Sean Strickland fight: "There will be tears shed at the press conference"

Dricus du Plessis generated excitement among MMA fans worldwide after releasing a promo video ahead of his rematch with Sean Strickland.

'Stillknocks' is set to make his second middleweight title defense when he squares off against Strickland at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, which will take place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The South African recently took to X and released a fight promo, providing fans an insight into his training. He wrote:

''Don’t let their self doubt limit your path to greatness..Don’t just tell them what you’ll achieve show them! #daretobegreat #usn #ufc''

Check out the post below:

Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan cited du Plessis' trash-talking ability, writing:

''Make no mistake, there will be tears shed at the press conference''

Another one wrote:

''For now, it's time to put Sean to bed. But man, they will talk about your domination over Khamzat for decades.''

Other fans wrote:

''Dricus, all the strength and health to you. May the Lord of lords and King of kings keep you and protect you. May fear rest in the chest of your opponent and the scent of victory permeate your being.''

''No way you lose any fight the @ufc gives you! Destroy them all Champ, no mercy, bring us a fight to South Africa. Only then they will understand why you fight the way you do.''

Check out more reactions below:

Screenshots courtesy of fan reactions to Dricus du Plessis' X post

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Dricus du Plessis slams Sean Strickland's "boring" fighting style

Their first encounter at UFC 297 saw Dricus du Plessis emerge victorious and become the new champion by defeating Sean Strickland via split decision. Ahead of their rematch at UFC 312 next year, du Plessis has criticized Strickland's fighting style in an interview with Fox Sports Australia, saying:

''Nothing's changed, he [Strickland] looked boring like every other fight, walking forward jabbing and teeping, it wasn't an exciting fight... It wasn't a bad performance, it was the most normal performance from him ever... He has no problem with the crowd booing his fighting style."

Check out Dricus du Plessis' comments below (5:50):