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As a black south african, i find it absolutely ridiculous that dricus caught flack for saying he's the african champion. When he fights, he represents us.
He caught flack for saying he is the only African Champion. Don't strawman the African people, that are all over the world to further their career. Only reason his ancestors came here was to take our land by force, so it makes that statement even more messed up
@@lionelrivera_MMA Id say it's pretty obvious that he's clearly provocative and simply does damage control or is able to pull back when things go too far.
You're ignorant. Dricus' ancestor built South Africa from nothing. They colonized a barren, uninhabited land, defended against warrior tribes and European empires, and built a nation which Africans from the whole continent went to immigrate to.
Bro South Africans are very patriotic the amount of love your getting in these comments for talking about our champion is real! Thank you subscription added!
@@BeAllEndAll-i3e Im not American, Im Canadian. South African people deny everything bad about their country, they think their country is perfect and better then everyone else.
@@user1-2-3-m4l Really wow my first time hearing that , South Africans openly acknowledge their countries flaws on the contrary . Going as far as constantly complaining about how the country has gone down the drain most South Africans will attest to this . But when it comes to our international accomplishments especially in sport we are united like brothers in arms lol
Great video, my dude. I can't wait for DDP vs. Strickland 2, because the first fight was a fun one, and it was a really narrow decision. I understand why the UFC wants to do DDP vs. Adesanya, because the beef will help sell PPV's, and I'm definitely going to watch it, but I do believe Strickland deserves the rematch. Nice work as always, Mr. Rivera!
@@Jackrabfanyo facts… i think izzy realizes he needs to be more aggressive against some styles like sean and ddp. he will look like a new fighter when he comes back.
All these “African” champions who are either born in the USA/NZ/not in Africa or who are born in Africa and then immediately move overseas and proceed to be raised overseas, trained overseas and then when they win they take the belt back to the USA or whatever country they are raised in. Meanwhile our boy Dricus is born here in South Africa, raised in South Africa, trained in South Africa and brought the belt back here to South Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 SA is the rainbow nation, doesn’t matter if you are Black, White, Indian, Coloured or something else. If you are born, raised and live in SA then you are 100% South African! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
The videos of Dricus arriving at JHB Airport after winning the belt perfectly showcase the pride we, as South Africans, feel for our champions 💪🇿🇦 Excellent edit 👏👏
This video is such an underrated masterpiece! Watching it whilst at work in the background, I'm rooting for Dricus big time, I am now a big fan of him thanks to this coverage. Keep them coming.
Dude i really hope you're making enough money with these videos, because that's what i call quality !! And i just hope you'll keep them coming. Amazing work ! You're a wonderful story teller 👏
@@RGPGAMING22 right dude was born in africa, lives in Africa, trains in Africa, trains with African fighters. Then some Americans or new Zealanders say he's not a real African
@@articlered2334You can’t determine someone’s nationality by where their Ancestors settled,because if you go back far enough,everyone’s ancestors originated in Africa,yet that doesn’t make me African.
I seriously take issue with the things Israel adesanya says, he has disrespected my entire culture as afrikaans. Fine we are white but my family and people has been in africa for 500 odd years and have developed as their own culture as africans because we are. And then to have a man who picks and choses his culture like israel disrespecting our entire culture because of skin. Disgusting he is not african, he has african descent but he never lived there, he is new zealander and chose to make it a problem of race versus a man who brings it home to africa. Saying dricus is not african because of his skin disrespects my entire culture my father who was born and lived in africa as the 16th generation of our line is somehow not african, it is just gross for izzy to say.
The world will always lose when facing South Africa when it comes to our struggle. That's the 1 thing all South Africans are united by. Every race has struggled and fought here and that's why we always end up routing fir eachother, the world can't understand that based on our past
As a South African UFC fan - thank you for this video. Everyone doubts DDP but then when he succeeds there is disappointment, online arguments, excuses from losers, and not enough credit to him from the fanbase. He is a true, cold-blooded, African warrior and he has made all South Africans proud. He is the champion and will be a force to be reckoned with. We are a top sporting nation and he understands the importance of upholding that.
@@MR_JESKPLAYS Why don't you go even further back and find out why his family initially had to leave Europe in the first place. History is complicated bra and your not going to get people watching your youtube channel trying to make racial issues lol
@@MR_JESKPLAYS A UFC video is not the place to discuss that and I think very lowly of you if that is what springs to your mind when you think of my people. I will say that literature also reveals how some, not all, Dutch settlers arrived on arid land where agriculture was deemed impossible by Indigenous peoples - it was of no use to them or their livestock because they couldn't graze or grow crops. Indigenous communities were also nomadic in nature, this due to large differentiation in agricultural methodology. I highly encourage you to do further research into the subject and you might find evidence that shockingly contradicts the idea that all settlers were ruthless, violent, land-stealing colonizers, as you sadly have been led to believe. I also encourage you to research the incidents of Indigenous and Dutch populations co-existing, namely through trade and temporary alliances. I also believe when you go looking for the dark history you will find it but you should also acknowledge the instances where it wasn't as criminal as you make it seem. Please educate yourself before assuming things about people, especially within a topic of conversation where misinformation can be very damaging. - Jou ma se poes!
Great video. Just the footage you were able to source and compile here is incredible. Lots of early stuff I didn't even know existed. Very well done sir.
Gotta chill out on the bs like the name rants. The editing is great. One of those channels that doesn't need heavy narration because of the edit skill.
I’ve seen 297 multiple times and EVERY round is ludicrously tough to call. The tale of volume vs power is old as time and tough to score. DDP was bruised to be sure but during the fight he wasn’t rocked any more than sean was. Israel Adesanya getting a shot at him is disgraceful and an immediate rematch should’ve been guaranteed.
@@adub92199 no you're right. the one who deserves a rematch is the guy who got beat by sean 45-50. after he already lost his belt against Alex not long before and getting an immideate rematch after getting knocked out. izzy definitly deserves the rematch more been a win one lose one fighter. how could i not have seen that.
As a South African I want to see the Strickland rematch just to take any questions out of the picture. I hate split decisions, especially for a world title.
An aweful showing of bobby, he just looked off that night, I hope to see them go again, both at peak. Not saying knuckles beats stilknox, when both are flow state, but I'd love to see the better version of that fight. I'd also like to see him and sean go again, but with dricus in the role I gave bobby; that definitely wasn't Dricus best night, and I felt sean got robbed/you call it a draw and belt holder retains. Not complaining tho, he showed him and sean could trade the belt 3 of 5 times, and sean vs knuckles looks very possible after reapers showing tonight, while dricus and izzy finally dance. Also, I want izzy vs sean part 2. izzy has grown inconsistent, whether due to age, or taking a break from his cycles, and if he fights sean again, looking peak, it could go very differently. Division is real exciting right now, if Borz makes an appearance, and shows well, all the better. Bullet needs a placement fight too
@Scp716creativecommons i agree with you, if you take rober back to the run upto the second izrael fight, heck even the izrael fight 2.. but recently he got tested by costa..who again lost to vetorri! Despite having weight advantage..thats how bad costa is. Tonight's win, i know looked dangerous onpaper, but what chance did ikram have after this double weight cut and jet lag.. In the middle of this i think we ve wasted ikrams potential.. and he might not ever be the same again. Robert for me, needs a good win against someone like strickland to show me hes ready for ddp. Im done sleeping on the south african.
Completely agree, this guy has the nerve to say that because he's black he's a true African when there are plenty of white people who are African not to mention how he goes from representing Nigeria to New Zealand to China on a dim. It's straight up racist and hypocritical from Adesanya trying to paint Dricus as racist, bringing up race when it was never brought up in the first place while simultaneously demeaning white Africans. If the roles were reversed and a white man was to say that because he's white he's a true African the media would be on it in a day. The only way I can describe it is straight up double standards and it's disgusting. Seriously hope Dricus humbles Adesanya by knocking him clean out onto the canvas for his hypocrisy.
Gosh, I'm most definitely late to the show! I'm South African and knew all about Dricus but never bothered to learn more about him.... Wow thank you for schooling me with a wonderful video!!!
I love he reference the big three when it comes to MMA documentaries. Lionel Rivera, Patrick gavia, mixed martial academic. Their content is ridiculously watchable. Mad respect.
GOOSE BUMPS!!! Beautifully told story, DDP made our country try proud, people of all colours and class are behind him. Just like the 3 African champs before him, he walks on the shoulders of giants. Thank you for telling his story so objectively 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
As a Dutch man who did Ranger training in South Afrika, whether they where White , Sotho, Zulu or one of the many different groups i have seen, they al had: size, strength and fighting spirit. It was a matter of time somebody placed South Afrika on the map which will open the doors for many more fighters to come.
I never watched this sport, but because Drikus is so humble, dedicated and from South Africa too, I always watch his matches!! He makes us SO SO proud!!
binged your content all day today. I got my first fight booked for March 2025, been studying a lot of greats from the UFC. Thanks for all the compiled research and knowledge, the Topuria and Anderson ones were insightful as well
Catching myself up on your doc's - incredible work! The amount of time and effort that go into these is absolutely nothing short of professional - stellar work! You got a real talent for timing out the beats from script to the edit.
Dude I gotta say, I just found your channel yesterday and have been binge-watching it. You very clearly love this stuff and do your research it's really fascinating to watch! I subscribed, super excited to see what else you make!
Being from South Africa, i was a bit sceptical of Dricus at first because of what we've gone through race-wise in this country BUT Dricus has so much heart and his pride in the country is so beautiful to see. And he fights like a video game character, very entertaining to watch. I hope he's successful in whatever he strives towards. He deserves it
Appreciate you taking out the effort to make such a GREAT video of our boi DDP. Loved the word play on his guillotine ESPECIALLY lmaoooo!!!! Keep it up G!!!
You got my sub! Peace and love from South Africa.. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie!! We Rugby world champions twice in a row. (Ps we don`t play with pads) Cant wait for our boy DDP to smash The Style Bender. You guys don`t realize how tough South African`s are. We on another level gent`s. Salute peace and love. Lets go boys!!!!!
What a fair and unbiased video, the structure and tempo is so well paced! I'm subbed for life bro. Very cool to see someone doing thorough research and keeping it real.
What a ridiculous lying comment. You people are so shameless. Imagine completely twisting the entire narrative as if it wasn't your fellow wht brethren Du Plessis that had the nerve to say three INDIGENOUS African men aren't Africans. Yet you LIE and then reverse the whole thing. Quote where Adesanya said Du Plessis isn't an African. I DARE YOU.
@@lionelrivera_MMA Dricus rd4 tko. I think Izzy has to KO him in the first two rounds otherwise I think he'll gas out trying to get up from the ground and get hit with something on the feet as in rounds 3 and 4 DDP starts to take over as Izzy goes into sort of cruise control 2 jabs and 5 low kicks a round in those later rounds.
@@dewalddewet759 I couldn't respond to your reply so I'll do it here. how is that racist exactly? It shouldn't offend you to hear factual historical events, only then can people come together. Stop denying it, and acting like it wasn't forceful colonization and many decades of racist social institutions (the remains of which exist today since there was never a reprimand to begin with). Racists are usually disingenuous and deceitful, and they rely on false events and misconstruing of facts to fit a narrative. I hope you arenxt projecting
I've seen these videos suggested on my feed but I thought "I can't add ANOTHER mma channel to my subscribed list". I'm so glad I ended up clicking. These style videos are phenomenal, and you do great work! I hope this channel takes off.
Dricus is Extremely Proud South African, loves fighting, loves his country, I am a big fan of, watched 3 hours of his fights and interviews !! He is as tough as they come, raw and fearless !! Congrats on winning your UFC belt in my native country Canada !! Beat Izzy you are the Only Native zafican, born, raised, trained and residing in Africa !! An Obvious Fact !! Loved seeing your fellow countrymen of all colors celebrate your Great Achievement!!! It really drove the point home of it being for all South Africans !!
I think if you’re not South African you won’t understand… DDP is us. We fight amongst each other but once other nations are involved we move as one. If you’ve ever had siblings you’ll understand… you might fight and hate each other but no one from outside can touch one of ours. They don’t know what we know.
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@@MagnusGalactusOGthank you!
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@@lionelrivera_MMA Oi oi mate, cracking video on the mighty DDP. Nice seeing the MMAcademic pop up...must dash my cup of tea is getting cold.
@@lionelrivera_MMA is jon jones a benny?
As a black south african, i find it absolutely ridiculous that dricus caught flack for saying he's the african champion. When he fights, he represents us.
@@DJ13854 Aweh
He caught flack for saying he is the only African Champion. Don't strawman the African people, that are all over the world to further their career. Only reason his ancestors came here was to take our land by force, so it makes that statement even more messed up
Spot on DJ
@shotarokaneda7525 This is true
@@shotarokaneda7525 that was the British
I'm a black South African and we're so proud of DDP. Our Champ! 🥇
yeah no joke, we all can hear Izzy's nice posh Australian accent 🤣
Pain that DDP is champ.coming through . I can see you have some issues related to your need to strike out at the ...same people. Seriously get a life.
@@hamishshennan2014Your grammar has issues as well. Seriously though, you should've repeated English class a few times.
@@MrPoliteAgain 🇿🇦 🔥
@@savagegtalks5912 yeah blk Africans use broken English and are uneducated
As a South African respect for giving credit to Dricus that he deserves. Keep up the good work son
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Me too
die boer sal julle almal stukkend moer en almal ufc is kak mense oorsee kan fokol baklei dricus wys hulle.
DDP might be one of the most underrated trash talkers in the UFC.
His lines legit make him seem like a super villain.
Nah he's a nice guy
@@lionelrivera_MMA "Nice guy"
Him making Strickland cry was more of an Anti Hero move tbh
Eh they're alright. He's the best trash talker we have now but that's a really low bar
@@lionelrivera_MMA Id say it's pretty obvious that he's clearly provocative and simply does damage control or is able to pull back when things go too far.
There’s patriotism and then there’s South African’s… it’s just another level 🇿🇦🇿🇦
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The reason Izzy was so upset was because he knows it’s true. You can tell anyone anything but the truth because that’s what hurts.
he was so mad coz dricus manhandled him in sparring
"You'll always know where I'm from"
"I am Chinese"
that killed me bro😂
“I’m African but I ain’t no brother of yours, son” is so cold
What makes it cold? It was a very simple line and it kinda proves what Izzy was hinting at him being a descent of colonizers in Africa.
@@adub92199ddp is more african than izzy 😂
@@sokowirowka2965 you’re lost in this world
You're ignorant. Dricus' ancestor built South Africa from nothing. They colonized a barren, uninhabited land, defended against warrior tribes and European empires, and built a nation which Africans from the whole continent went to immigrate to.
@@sokowirowka2965 I’ll entertain you tho. Izzy is more Nigerian than dricus. Dricus is more European than Izzy.
Bro South Africans are very patriotic the amount of love your getting in these comments for talking about our champion is real! Thank you subscription added!
I admire the fact you guys are extremly patriotic, but sometimes your patriotism blinds you.
@@user1-2-3-m4l Thanks I’m assuming you’re American right? If so I could say the same about you guys
@@BeAllEndAll-i3e Im not American, Im Canadian. South African people deny everything bad about their country, they think their country is perfect and better then everyone else.
@@user1-2-3-m4l Really wow my first time hearing that , South Africans openly acknowledge their countries flaws on the contrary . Going as far as constantly complaining about how the country has gone down the drain most South Africans will attest to this . But when it comes to our international accomplishments especially in sport we are united like brothers in arms lol
@@BeAllEndAll-i3e idk about irl because I dont know many south africans here in canada but online nah
Man, the upcoming Max Holloway documentary is going to be Blessed! A true BMF, in and out of the cage. I cannot wait for this one!
Shhhh that's a secret for my post-credit gang
@@lionelrivera_MMA I won't tell anyone! Oh wait . . .
Ilia sleeps him.
And Makhachev sleeps Ilia...if Ilia is brave enough like Volk and Max to go up to LW...
@@GengoSenmon good night sweet prince Max 😞
this is for all my South African’s in the chat 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Zuid Afrika hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie
Im Mexican 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
Hey brother
@@VectorM 🫡
@@Jiovanni.84 🤢🤢🤢🤢
I've always wanted a DDP documentary as I'm a fan from south africa myself so thanks for this video ❤🇿🇦
Dricus is so South African people have no idea. He is the pride of Africa
You do realize european colonial rule is what ruined africa right...
Born in Africa raised in Africa lives in Africa.
"chose your words whitely". Izzy is the racist in this equation.
Snowflake
@@akaInfamousarrogant
Like almost all black people..
Yes he is.
Such a snowflake
The tactical precision with which you dropped that "I am Chinese" 🤣🤣🤣. Making your case for the "best editing" Oscar 😆
DDP is the MAN!!! ..... His stoicism when getting racial slurs thrown at him was epic. Great documentary brother.... well done👏👏👏
😂😂😂racial slurs
Racial slurs… I thought he was more African than Izzy and Usman 🤦🏾♂️🤣
@@yemzhrh that makes no sense
How in the fuck is this not a multi-million subscriber channel?????? UFC needs to hire this man.
Great video, my dude. I can't wait for DDP vs. Strickland 2, because the first fight was a fun one, and it was a really narrow decision. I understand why the UFC wants to do DDP vs. Adesanya, because the beef will help sell PPV's, and I'm definitely going to watch it, but I do believe Strickland deserves the rematch. Nice work as always, Mr. Rivera!
Excited as well. Thank u my friend
Pride of the nation 🇿🇦 and united we shall stand..
Dricus is a damn hero love how he fights and wins
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The irony of DDP being the only African champ left standing... 🤣🤣🤣
it’s because he hasn’t defended his belt 😂
@@Jackrabfanyo facts… i think izzy realizes he needs to be more aggressive against some styles like sean and ddp. he will look like a new fighter when he comes back.
Why is it ironic?
He's bringing back colonialism and white supremacy to the african farming equipment.
How is it ironic
All these “African” champions who are either born in the USA/NZ/not in Africa or who are born in Africa and then immediately move overseas and proceed to be raised overseas, trained overseas and then when they win they take the belt back to the USA or whatever country they are raised in.
Meanwhile our boy Dricus is born here in South Africa, raised in South Africa, trained in South Africa and brought the belt back here to South Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
SA is the rainbow nation, doesn’t matter if you are Black, White, Indian, Coloured or something else. If you are born, raised and live in SA then you are 100% South African! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
The videos of Dricus arriving at JHB Airport after winning the belt perfectly showcase the pride we, as South Africans, feel for our champions 💪🇿🇦
Excellent edit 👏👏
This video is such an underrated masterpiece! Watching it whilst at work in the background, I'm rooting for Dricus big time, I am now a big fan of him thanks to this coverage.
Keep them coming.
izzy is more of a mr worldwide than pitbull himself
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izzy loves dogs
Izzy is a racist trans man
@@ivandankob7112 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s almost as funny as the first hundred times we’ve heard this one.
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Amazing video love all your videos but as a South African seeing this made me very proud u did a beautiful job. Well done and keep up the good work 🎉
Dude i really hope you're making enough money with these videos, because that's what i call quality !! And i just hope you'll keep them coming. Amazing work ! You're a wonderful story teller 👏
Absolutely!
Ironically, the UFC probably copyright strikes talented creators like this who provide them free, high quality marketing🤦♂
People saying Dricus isn't a true African is wild🤣, he was born and raised here. So yes, he is African🗿🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦
@@RGPGAMING22 right dude was born in africa, lives in Africa, trains in Africa, trains with African fighters.
Then some Americans or new Zealanders say he's not a real African
He’s a European settler from South Africa
@@articlered2334 oh piss off moffie
@lukasmtb3672 moffie you civic nationalists are strange kunts lol
@@articlered2334You can’t determine someone’s nationality by where their Ancestors settled,because if you go back far enough,everyone’s ancestors originated in Africa,yet that doesn’t make me African.
Beautiful work guys, I loved this 🎉 Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Another banger video from Lionel, I was waiting for this one to drop!
The true African champ. We love Du Plessis ❤❤
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This shit is so weird and apart of the problem. "True" African is harmful and ignorant
A True African Champion must look like Us Du Plessis don’t sounds African it sounds European 🇪🇺
@@ifeanyimiracle1061 Yeah just like your Kiwi loving black Chinese dragon residing in New Zealand but claiming to represent Africa😆
@@EmmaEgede Izzy is More African Then Du Plessis ( Fact don’t care About your Feelings)
I seriously take issue with the things Israel adesanya says, he has disrespected my entire culture as afrikaans. Fine we are white but my family and people has been in africa for 500 odd years and have developed as their own culture as africans because we are. And then to have a man who picks and choses his culture like israel disrespecting our entire culture because of skin. Disgusting he is not african, he has african descent but he never lived there, he is new zealander and chose to make it a problem of race versus a man who brings it home to africa. Saying dricus is not african because of his skin disrespects my entire culture my father who was born and lived in africa as the 16th generation of our line is somehow not african, it is just gross for izzy to say.
I'm coloured but hearing this Israel should get ban by ufc or something that will ma him shut up
That why the bokke gave all blacks n pak
But not for ddp. Y'all are so obviously racist it hurts. White victimization
Adesanya is heavily influenced by western ideologies, including all the ridiculous ones about race and so on, don’t take it too seriously.
100% brother.
The world will always lose when facing South Africa when it comes to our struggle. That's the 1 thing all South Africans are united by. Every race has struggled and fought here and that's why we always end up routing fir eachother, the world can't understand that based on our past
Solid documentary! Thank you for pointing out DDP's incredible drive and love for his country and continent!
As a South African UFC fan - thank you for this video. Everyone doubts DDP but then when he succeeds there is disappointment, online arguments, excuses from losers, and not enough credit to him from the fanbase. He is a true, cold-blooded, African warrior and he has made all South Africans proud. He is the champion and will be a force to be reckoned with. We are a top sporting nation and he understands the importance of upholding that.
But you go back to how his family got that farm 👀
Nevermind her fears god is in my good books.
@@MR_JESKPLAYS Why don't you go even further back and find out why his family initially had to leave Europe in the first place. History is complicated bra and your not going to get people watching your youtube channel trying to make racial issues lol
@@MR_JESKPLAYS A UFC video is not the place to discuss that and I think very lowly of you if that is what springs to your mind when you think of my people. I will say that literature also reveals how some, not all, Dutch settlers arrived on arid land where agriculture was deemed impossible by Indigenous peoples - it was of no use to them or their livestock because they couldn't graze or grow crops. Indigenous communities were also nomadic in nature, this due to large differentiation in agricultural methodology. I highly encourage you to do further research into the subject and you might find evidence that shockingly contradicts the idea that all settlers were ruthless, violent, land-stealing colonizers, as you sadly have been led to believe. I also encourage you to research the incidents of Indigenous and Dutch populations co-existing, namely through trade and temporary alliances. I also believe when you go looking for the dark history you will find it but you should also acknowledge the instances where it wasn't as criminal as you make it seem. Please educate yourself before assuming things about people, especially within a topic of conversation where misinformation can be very damaging. - Jou ma se poes!
@@joocemeister I think you should just mind your own business
Great video. Just the footage you were able to source and compile here is incredible. Lots of early stuff I didn't even know existed. Very well done sir.
WHO'S HERE AFTER DDP WON!!!
Bro truly loves fighting.
Happens to be a smart ass, fearless man on a mission.
Its crime that you don't earn a lot of views from your videos bro, this documentary is absolutely phenomenal
Gotta chill out on the bs like the name rants. The editing is great. One of those channels that doesn't need heavy narration because of the edit skill.
I’ve seen 297 multiple times and EVERY round is ludicrously tough to call. The tale of volume vs power is old as time and tough to score. DDP was bruised to be sure but during the fight he wasn’t rocked any more than sean was. Israel Adesanya getting a shot at him is disgraceful and an immediate rematch should’ve been guaranteed.
It really was too close to not run it back, I agree with you
sean was on a skieing trip the next day. dricis couldnt move for a week lol
The fight wasn’t special enough for Sean’s long title reign of a few months to get an immediate rematch.
@@adub92199 no you're right. the one who deserves a rematch is the guy who got beat by sean 45-50. after he already lost his belt against Alex not long before and getting an immideate rematch after getting knocked out. izzy definitly deserves the rematch more been a win one lose one fighter. how could i not have seen that.
Sean will get the shot..im sure hes next after izzy catches a gilly
Dricus finally getting the flowers he deserves
As a South African I want to see the Strickland rematch just to take any questions out of the picture. I hate split decisions, especially for a world title.
Ddp whittekar was one of the biggest "its him" moment in recent mma
An aweful showing of bobby, he just looked off that night, I hope to see them go again, both at peak. Not saying knuckles beats stilknox, when both are flow state, but I'd love to see the better version of that fight. I'd also like to see him and sean go again, but with dricus in the role I gave bobby; that definitely wasn't Dricus best night, and I felt sean got robbed/you call it a draw and belt holder retains. Not complaining tho, he showed him and sean could trade the belt 3 of 5 times, and sean vs knuckles looks very possible after reapers showing tonight, while dricus and izzy finally dance. Also, I want izzy vs sean part 2. izzy has grown inconsistent, whether due to age, or taking a break from his cycles, and if he fights sean again, looking peak, it could go very differently. Division is real exciting right now, if Borz makes an appearance, and shows well, all the better. Bullet needs a placement fight too
@Scp716creativecommons i agree with you, if you take rober back to the run upto the second izrael fight, heck even the izrael fight 2.. but recently he got tested by costa..who again lost to vetorri! Despite having weight advantage..thats how bad costa is.
Tonight's win, i know looked dangerous onpaper, but what chance did ikram have after this double weight cut and jet lag..
In the middle of this i think we ve wasted ikrams potential.. and he might not ever be the same again.
Robert for me, needs a good win against someone like strickland to show me hes ready for ddp. Im done sleeping on the south african.
@@Liminallunatic If you rewatch he wasnt awful, drickus just was so good and prepared bobby had nowhere to go.
have you watched any of Pereira's fights since the Izzy loss?
@@butter_nut1817 Are you asking me or the OP?
if me, then yes, all of them....whyyy?
Dricus representing us in a golden light🇿🇦
"I am Chinese" XD Adesanya a mad racist
Agreed. Thank you
Completely agree, this guy has the nerve to say that because he's black he's a true African when there are plenty of white people who are African not to mention how he goes from representing Nigeria to New Zealand to China on a dim.
It's straight up racist and hypocritical from Adesanya trying to paint Dricus as racist, bringing up race when it was never brought up in the first place while simultaneously demeaning white Africans.
If the roles were reversed and a white man was to say that because he's white he's a true African the media would be on it in a day. The only way I can describe it is straight up double standards and it's disgusting. Seriously hope Dricus humbles Adesanya by knocking him clean out onto the canvas for his hypocrisy.
He's not racist. Relax
@@akaInfamous he's 1000000% RACIST . Him and Usamaman both
@FranklinHicks-qs4gs learn to spell their names first then yea. And neither of them are racist.
You got the best UFC centered videos!!
Thank you so much. This means a lot
Stamp from an OG DDP fan!!! Havent missed a fight since his first title fight in EFC!!! Amazing research and amazing video!!!
Bro is definitely on a mission!
This is the lead up to completes his mission.
Wish him nothing but the best.❤
Amandla Dricus, AMANDLA!! Aweh brother we love Dricus here in South Africa 🇿🇦💪🏆
All the funny outtakes were on point and had me dying, great video in all 🙌🏻💪🏼🙏🏻
I was glued to the screen like watching an exciting movie... your content is that good
That means a lot!
Gosh, I'm most definitely late to the show! I'm South African and knew all about Dricus but never bothered to learn more about him.... Wow thank you for schooling me with a wonderful video!!!
I love he reference the big three when it comes to MMA documentaries. Lionel Rivera, Patrick gavia, mixed martial academic. Their content is ridiculously watchable. Mad respect.
Keep em comin ;)
You know it!
Enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks
Go DDp go I'm South African and proud of you for repping us
Amazing video man deserves so many more views
Underrated content, the time you have taken to research, clip and compile must be extraordinary. Fantastic video
GOOSE BUMPS!!! Beautifully told story, DDP made our country try proud, people of all colours and class are behind him. Just like the 3 African champs before him, he walks on the shoulders of giants. Thank you for telling his story so objectively 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
You’re doing gods work with these videos Lionel. Thank you from all of us!!!
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As a Dutch man who did Ranger training in South Afrika, whether they where White , Sotho, Zulu or one of the many different groups i have seen, they al had: size, strength and fighting spirit.
It was a matter of time somebody placed South Afrika on the map which will open the doors for many more fighters to come.
I never watched this sport, but because Drikus is so humble, dedicated and from South Africa too, I always watch his matches!! He makes us SO SO proud!!
Lionel can I say the effort you put into this video is insane. Very well done. earned my sub!! Look forward to seeing more
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binged your content all day today. I got my first fight booked for March 2025, been studying a lot of greats from the UFC. Thanks for all the compiled research and knowledge, the Topuria and Anderson ones were insightful as well
Im a big fan of DDP and this video is great
Very good, high quality documentary as always.
Subscribed.
If it ain't the Soyman himself
@mobinsadeghi
L take but it's not too late for you
Great 👍 video from South Africa 🇿🇦
Catching myself up on your doc's - incredible work!
The amount of time and effort that go into these is absolutely nothing short of professional - stellar work! You got a real talent for timing out the beats from script to the edit.
Dude I gotta say, I just found your channel yesterday and have been binge-watching it. You very clearly love this stuff and do your research it's really fascinating to watch! I subscribed, super excited to see what else you make!
I appreciate you brother. Welcome aboard!
My African champion, we love and support you 🇿🇦
Thanks for doing justice to Dricus' story and for capturing what sports mean to South Africa.
Being from South Africa, i was a bit sceptical of Dricus at first because of what we've gone through race-wise in this country BUT Dricus has so much heart and his pride in the country is so beautiful to see. And he fights like a video game character, very entertaining to watch. I hope he's successful in whatever he strives towards. He deserves it
Appreciate you taking out the effort to make such a GREAT video of our boi DDP. Loved the word play on his guillotine ESPECIALLY lmaoooo!!!! Keep it up G!!!
You got my sub! Peace and love from South Africa.. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie!! We Rugby world champions twice in a row. (Ps we don`t play with pads) Cant wait for our boy DDP to smash The Style Bender. You guys don`t realize how tough South African`s are. We on another level gent`s. Salute peace and love. Lets go boys!!!!!
Proud of Dricus Du Plessis ❤ 🇿🇦
Top tier documentary!!!
you made me a ddp fan
That was the goal
Outstanding video and a lot of work has gone into it. Thanks.
What a fair and unbiased video, the structure and tempo is so well paced! I'm subbed for life bro. Very cool to see someone doing thorough research and keeping it real.
Imagine the outrage if a white Brit or American said a black person wasn't a real Brit/American, as Adesanya did in reverse...
What a ridiculous lying comment. You people are so shameless. Imagine completely twisting the entire narrative as if it wasn't your fellow wht brethren Du Plessis that had the nerve to say three INDIGENOUS African men aren't Africans.
Yet you LIE and then reverse the whole thing. Quote where Adesanya said Du Plessis isn't an African. I DARE YOU.
Imagine lying like this.
@@Obiodum_imagine whining under every comment like you 😂
@@bobxanth455 Aw, I've got a fan
@@Obiodum_ aw your boy tapped like a lil gimp after all that ahahahah
8:45 bro broke character
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I honestly think DDP vs. izzy is a fun fight as its order vs. chaos and Precision VS power.
Who wins tho
@@lionelrivera_MMA Dricus rd4 tko. I think Izzy has to KO him in the first two rounds otherwise I think he'll gas out trying to get up from the ground and get hit with something on the feet as in rounds 3 and 4 DDP starts to take over as Izzy goes into sort of cruise control 2 jabs and 5 low kicks a round in those later rounds.
@@lionelrivera_MMA DDP
@@ReyaadHendricks My man you predicted this so close to the real thing. DDP is a different breed.
Wow this was such a well put together video. Absolute quality 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Brilliant Lionel. Amazing doc. Felt like a movie
Dricus is not only a champion, but he's a hero to all of us here in SA!
Nice work!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I like these style of videos, keep em comin please
In the kitchen as we speak
What a top video Lionel, well put together to show his journey, I feel like I know Dricus since childhood😅
Even me, a white South-African calls myself an African, because that's what I am. He made all of us proud!
The only thing african about izzy is being black, no african culture. DDP IS OUR AFRICAN BROTHER! 🇿🇦
Which African culture does Izzy lack that you are personally familiar with. Besides his other African names and color of his skin.
@@bp6475The one where you live amongst Africans until at least a young adult. Izzy, the dog jerker, left Africa as a spoilt little rich child.😂😂😂😂😂
@@dewalddewet759 I couldn't respond to your reply so I'll do it here. how is that racist exactly? It shouldn't offend you to hear factual historical events, only then can people come together. Stop denying it, and acting like it wasn't forceful colonization and many decades of racist social institutions (the remains of which exist today since there was never a reprimand to begin with). Racists are usually disingenuous and deceitful, and they rely on false events and misconstruing of facts to fit a narrative. I hope you arenxt projecting
One of your best yet! I love being a channel member because I watched this a week ago!
Haha I appreciate that brother
I cried for 50 min of this video !
Thanks
I've seen these videos suggested on my feed but I thought "I can't add ANOTHER mma channel to my subscribed list". I'm so glad I ended up clicking. These style videos are phenomenal, and you do great work! I hope this channel takes off.
no more f*cking guillitines had me dying
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Great video🇿🇦
The thumbnail foreshadowed the outcome
This was put together really well!!!
Dricus is Extremely Proud South African, loves fighting, loves his country, I am a big fan of, watched 3 hours of his fights and interviews !! He is as tough as they come, raw and fearless !! Congrats on winning your UFC belt in my native country Canada !! Beat Izzy you are the Only Native zafican, born, raised, trained and residing in Africa !! An Obvious Fact !! Loved seeing your fellow countrymen of all colors celebrate your Great Achievement!!! It really drove the point home of it being for all South Africans !!
We all love and admire Dricus, what a good dude and an ambassador for the sport.. inspirational, his parents are part of the success..
I think if you’re not South African you won’t understand… DDP is us. We fight amongst each other but once other nations are involved we move as one.
If you’ve ever had siblings you’ll understand… you might fight and hate each other but no one from outside can touch one of ours.
They don’t know what we know.