Former UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, is planning a return to glory that is so unimaginable, dopey fight fans with average minds will struggle to comprehend his awe-inspiring pursuit of greatness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been just over a week and I have spent some time with my family and friends, those closest to me who will be with me win or lose,\u201c Du Plessis wrote on Instagram<\/a>. \u201dI embrace this loss with open arms, because believe me as much as I hate losing, it\u2019s as much part of life as part of our game \u2014 and I believe it\u2019s necessary in my pursuit of greatness. \u2018Without the bitter, the sweet wouldn\u2019t be as sweet.\u2018 Make no mistake I\u2019m not a good loser, because a good loser becomes a frequent one. I am however, an avid learner of the arts and of life itself.\u201c<\/p>\n \u201cThis loss has exploded a desire in me that will have the consequence of an onslaught bigger than the original domination, my return to glory and pursuit of greatness will be unimaginable for the average minded. I have absolutely no excuses for my performance, I was beaten by a better fighter on the night, congratulations to my opponent and thank you for the honor of sharing the Octagon with you.\u201c<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for all the love and support from fans all over the world, and my sponsors that has always and will in the future play a critical role in my success. AND SINCERELY thank you to all those who enjoyed to see me fall, because I will return the favor, like I always have. I believe in the plan of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for He knows best and I can\u2019t wait to see what He has planned for me going forward.\u201c<\/p>\n The former champ is expected to return in early 2026.<\/p>\n