WATCH: Shocking! Dricus Du Plessis’s coach uses 'unconventional' training methods

Lester Kiewit interviews Morne Visser, Dricus Du Plessis's coach, about how they prepared for his title defence. 

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With less than 48 hours to go, Dricus 'Stillknocks' du Plessis is set to defend his UFC Middleweight title against Israel Adesanya in Perth, Australia.

Du Plessis captured the middleweight title in January 2024 with a split decision victory over Sean Strickland in Toronto, making history as the first South African to secure a UFC championship.

The main event kicks off at 6:30 am South African time, promising a clash that will be both physically and psychologically intense.

Visser is known for his controversial training techniques.

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Visser dismisses criticism of his training methods, highlighting that his focus remains solely on achieving victory.

He explains that while he initially used leg kicks in training, the resulting pain often lingered for up to a week, which disrupted the fighters' training schedules.

Visser stresses that his methods are not intended for amusement or entertainment, but are designed with a clear objective: to win.

"It's very effective... I think I'm the best coach in Africa and I think I'm doing a good job."

- Morne Visser, MMA coach

Visser highlights the surge of momentum leading up to tomorrow's weigh-in.

Du Plessis will be bolstered by Springboks Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth.

Visser believes this added support has further amplified their momentum and morale.

While he expresses unwavering confidence in their preparation, he acknowledges that defending the title presents is a far greater challenge than initially winning it.

"The pressure's on. We have to perform."

- Morne Visser, MMA coach

"Dricus is ready... it's his fight to win."

- Morne Visser, MMA coach

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