Dricus Du Plessis Reveals Unlikely Friendship Origin with Colby Covington

Despite the current positive dynamic between Dricus Du Plessis and Colby Covington, their journey to friendship was far from smooth, according to the UFC middleweight champion. Du Plessis shared that their initial interactions were not characterized by warmth or mutual respect.

Speaking on the unlikely genesis of their bond, Du Plessis indicated that their first encounters were the opposite of friendly. He elaborated on how the relationship evolved from this less-than-ideal starting point into the cordial one they share today, without divulging the specific details of the initial conflict.