UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis believes that everyone is finally starting to give him the respect he deserves ahead of UFC 319.
Later this month, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight crown against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319. Khamzat is considered to be the favorite by many, but as we know, DDP is one of the most unpredictable fighters we’ve seen in a long time at the elite level.
For a while, people weren’t that interested in giving Dricus du Plessis the credit he deserves. They weren’t sure whether or not he was a ‘fluke’ champion but as time has gone on, he’s been able to prove himself at every available opportunity.