Dricus du Plessis has "no regrets" about making Israel Adesanya cry at UFC 305 presser: "I take that as a 10-7 round"

Dricus du Plessis has expressed zero guilt over making Israel Adesanya break down in tears at the UFC 305 pre-fight press conference. The pair engaged in a back-and-forth exchange for most of the presser, which many had predicted given the animosity between both men.

However, du Plessis remained composed in the line of fire, while Adesanya grew increasingly emotional, ultimately shedding tears when the South African prodded him about having childhood servants. In a follow-up interview with FULL SEND MMA, du Plessis dismissed any talk of regret when asked if he had any.

"No, I take that as a 10-7 round and definitely no regrets."

Check out Dricus du Plessis touching on his UFC 305 pre-fight presser (1:41):

Du Plessis was unapologetic, and even counted the fact that Adesanya shed tears in response to his trash talk as a 10-7 round. The buildup to the pair's upcoming UFC 305 middleweight title fight has been emotional and personal for 'The Last Stylebender'.

Both men have vowed to beat the other decisively come fight night, but their demeanors tell two distinct tales. Adesanya has worn his emotions on his sleeve, even exhibiting rage on various occasions.

Meanwhile, the South African champion has remained calm in the face of his rival's vitriol. He has been relatively unfazed by Adesanya's own trash talk, while returning fire with his own in a matter-of-fact manner that seems to grate his opponents to no end. However, this wouldn't be the first time that 'The Last Stylebender' stepped into the octagon with his emotions running high.

So, not everyone is putting too much stock into Adesanya's emotional state heading into UFC 305.

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Dricus du Plessis previously bested Sean Strickland at the UFC 297 pre-fight presser

Dricus du Plessis's ability to drive his opponents to tears has become a headline-making story as of late. Not only did he drive Israel Adesanya to tears, he also managed similar results with renowned trash-talker Sean Strickland, with whom he verbally sparred at the UFC 297 pre-fight press conference.

The South African struck a nerve with Strickland when he vowed to beat him more severely than the latter's abusive father did during his childhood. This enraged the then defending champion, who subsequently broke down on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, claiming that family should be an off-limits topic in trash talk.