American UFC fighter Sean Strickland has reached out to the current UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, requesting permission to face the middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis. Sean addressed Pereira in a video posted on the YouTube channel of Nina Drama.
Alex, I know you worked at a tire shop. But listen – you're not a poor Brazilian anymore. You got more money than all of us. Then shut the f**k down. Let me fight the Dutchman. Then we can send him your way. Thank you, Alex. With all due respect, you giant f***ing Brazilian.
Sean Strickland
Strickland and du Plessis faced each other in the octagon back in January during UFC 297, where Dricus emerged victorious by a split decision.
Du Plessis last fought against Israel Adesanya in August of this year at UFC 305. In that match, which was stopped in the fourth round, Dricus won by submission, successfully defending his middleweight championship belt. His record now stands at 22 wins and 2 losses.
Strickland last stepped into the octagon against Paulo Costa in June of this year at UFC 302. This fight went the full distance and concluded with Sean winning by split decision. He currently has a record of 14 wins and 4 losses.