Eric Nicksick Gets Revenge on Dricus du Plessis in Epic Paintball Showdown
Veteran coach Eric Nicksick shares a hilarious story of how he got ‘payback’ for Sean Strickland over the UFC title fight defeat to Dricus du Plessis. Despite the bad blood between Strickland and du Plessis, it was Nicksick who had the last laugh.
In a recent interview with The Schmo, Nicksick praised du Plessis for his progression as a fighter but revealed how he was able to exact revenge on the South African champion in a unique way – on the paintball field. Nicksick recounted the moment he landed a headshot on du Plessis, jokingly calling it “payback” for Strickland.
While Nicksick acknowledged du Plessis’ skills and intellect in the game, he couldn’t resist sharing the entertaining anecdote of their paintball encounter. Despite the fun rivalry, Nicksick expressed respect for du Plessis as a standup individual and a smart fighter.
Looking ahead, du Plessis is eyeing a potential matchup against former champion Israel Adesanya, with plans to solidify his status as a UFC double champion. The path to champ-champ status involves strategic victories over top contenders like Adesanya and Robert Whittaker.
As fans eagerly anticipate du Plessis’ next fight, speculation is rife about a potential showdown with Adesanya on the UFC 305 PPV card in Perth, Australia. While the matchup is yet to be officially confirmed, the prospect of a battle between two elite middleweights has fans buzzing with excitement.