Eric Nicksick is keeping a close eye on the upcoming middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth, Western Australia. As the head coach of Sean Strickland, he believes that Strickland will face the victor in the future. Nicksick views this match as a closely contested one and is eager to see how both fighters fare.
Nicksick perceives the fight as a 50-50 proposition and hopes that the skilled Adesanya will continue to excel in the division. He also admires du Plessis and feels that he has not received the recognition he deserves.
In a previous encounter, Strickland bested Adesanya to claim the title but fell short against du Plessis in a close decision. Nicksick acknowledges du Plessis’ abilities and strength, making him a formidable opponent to prepare for.
The coach anticipates an intriguing matchup and expects both fighters’ camps to devise strategic game plans. Nicksick speculates that du Plessis might aim to replicate Strickland’s strategy of controlling the cage, while Adesanya will need to strategize ways to avoid being pushed into a defensive position.
