Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis A Dream Matchup Joe Rogan Can’t Stop Talking About
The mixed martial arts world is buzzing with the potential of a superfight between two of its most dominant champions. Following Dricus Du Plessis’s impressive title defense at UFC 305, a challenge has been laid down by light heavyweight king Alex Pereira. This potential clash has ignited the imagination of UFC commentator Joe Rogan, who sees a truly compelling matchup.
Du Plessis’s Dominant Performance Earns Rogan’s Praise
Joe Rogan was effusive in his praise for Dricus Du Plessis after his hard-fought victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Rogan highlighted Du Plessis’s incredible toughness and unwavering will, describing him as „very uncomfortable, no quit, with great power, super durable, he can take a hard shot, amazing heart.“ He elaborated on the striking display that led to Du Plessis’s submission win, noting, „He dismantled him. He cracked him (Adesanya). Those are big right hands that caught him right on the head and then it was over.“ Rogan’s admiration stems from Du Plessis’s ability to overcome adversity and finish a fighter of Adesanya’s caliber, a feat few have accomplished.
A Historic Finish Sets the Stage for a New Challenge
What particularly impressed Rogan was the manner in which Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya, a fighter who had only been finished once before in his illustrious UFC career – by TKO against Alex Pereira. Du Plessis’s submission victory, achieved via an elbow strike, was unprecedented against Adesanya. „He finished Izzy with a rear-naked elbow,“ Rogan stated, emphasizing the unique nature of the finish. „Nobody has ever finished Izzy like that in a UFC fight. Nobody has ever submitted him like that.“ This historic win not only cemented Du Plessis’s status as a middleweight champion but also created an intriguing narrative for a potential showdown with the powerful Alex Pereira.
Rogan’s Excitement for a Cross-Divisional Superfight
Rogan believes Du Plessis possesses the physical attributes and durability to compete effectively in the light heavyweight division, making a bout with Pereira a tantalizing prospect. While acknowledging Du Plessis’s ability to absorb punishment, Rogan raised a critical question about his capacity to withstand Pereira’s devastating power at 205 pounds. „Sure, he can go up to 205,“ Rogan speculated. „Wouldn’t you want to see that? He can certainly take a shot. But can you take a shot from that guy (Pereira)? Can you take a shot from that guy at 205? Because that guy at 205 puts everybody to sleep. Everybody goes to sleep.“ Rogan’s enthusiasm for this hypothetical matchup is so intense that he declared he would travel to the moon to call the fight, underscoring its potential to be an all-time great event.
