Reason Behind Dricus Du Plessis Kissing His Coach on the Mouth Explained by South African UFC Star Last Year

Dricus Du Plessis is on the brink of his middleweight title shot, just days away, and it appears the fighter is in prime form for the upcoming challenge. Reflecting on his journey, we recall a notable moment during his last triumph where, after securing a victory, he shared a kiss on the lips with his coach, Morne Visser. This unexpected display certainly caught the attention of everyone in the fight business, raising more than a few eyebrows.

Du Plessis and his coach have shared celebratory moments, including a kiss after victories. After his impressive win against Robert Whittaker, certain older clips with his coach gained attention. While some MMA fans globally found it puzzling, some African fans suggested it could be rooted in cultural practices. So now let us understand why the fighter kissed his coach.

The reason behind Dricus Du Plessis’s kiss

Dricus Du Plessis was captured sharing a celebratory kiss with his coach after a recent victory, and videos of this moment went quickly viral. The intriguing part lies in understanding the context behind such actions. Similarly, UFC’s bantamweight fighter, Cameron Saaiman, has also been seen engaging in a similar celebratory kiss with his coach and, according to the South African fighter, it is a part of their culture. “Well, that’s how we were brought up,” said Saaiman.

He mentioned that sharing a moment with their co͏ach, like a quick embrace or a friendly kiss, ͏is just part of their usual͏ routine. ͏While he acknowledges that it might come off as unconventional, especially for UFC ͏fans outside their circle,͏ he understan͏ds that different region͏s have their norms and perceptions. Saaiman said “In African culture, we were brought up to greet our father or grandfather with a kiss, and a hug was considered a normal thing. “

He mentioned that while this gesture might not be a cultural norm in other countries, within his own culture, it holds relatively little significance. “I can imagine people watching the fight like knockout and then kissing your coach like what?” Saaiman further added that he understands why there is confusion among the people.

Despite this, Du Plessis’ ͏actions left ͏many people ͏astonished, and his opponent, Sean Stricklan͏d, seized the opportunity to make stateme͏nts against him.

Sean Strickland took advantage of cultural difference

Sean Strickland recently expressed his thoughts on social media regarding certain video clips involving ‘Stillknocks’ and his coach. The middleweight champion specifically asked Du Plessis to indicate with four fingers if he felt any danger from Morne Visser. This intriguing exchange is expected to become a focal point in the lead-up to UFC 297.

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Strickland seems poised to use these interactions to his advantage during the promotional activities leading to the event. ‘Tarzan’ escalated the banter to the UFC seasonal press conference, grabbing the microphone and casting doubt on Du Plessis by referencing the incident where he kissed his coach. This marked the beginning of the verbal exchange.

In response, Du Plessis targeted Strickland’s childhood and criticized his relationship with his father. The confrontation pushed Strickland over the edge, and what unfolded next is now widely known within the community. Nonetheless, their fight is slated to happen soon and it will conclude their rivalry for now. Who do you think will emerge victorious in their bout?

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