Dricus du Plessis poses with a shark and generates suspense about his training for UFC 312

Dricus du Plessis poses with a shark. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@dricusduplessis

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Preparing for a champion is never simple, but when that champion has a daring mind like Dricus Du Plessis , the methods used to reach the top become as intriguing as the fight itself. The South African is focused on the rematch against Sean Strickland at UFC 312 on February 8th, and the latest news is what he's doing outside the octagon. The middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) recently posted curious photos on his social media showing him training alongside… a shark.

In a series of images posted on Instagram, Du Plessis appears posing with the marine animal, taking his preparation for UFC 312 , which takes place on February 8th in Sydney, to a whole new level.

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“I brought some new training partners to camp, but this one didn’t make the cut,” Dricus wrote on his social media.

Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis , 30 years old, has a record of 22 wins and two losses in his professional MMA career. The current middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), the South African has defeated names such as Israel Adesanya , Robert Whittaker , Derek Brunson, and Jared Cannonier.

The anticipation for UFC 312 , besides the duel between Du Plessis and Strickland, will also be marked by the strawweight title fight between Tatiana Suarez and Zhang Weili. But, without a doubt, the main event is the highlight of the night.

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