LAS VEGAS - Anthony Hernandez isn't one for callouts because he doesn't really watch fights. However, the undeniable and sometimes inexplicable danger of UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has broken the barrier of disinterest. Following his UFC Fight Night victory, Hernandez found himself drawn to the idea of a potential matchup against the champion, a notion that has only grown more intriguing with each passing day.
While Hernandez has always been a fighter who prefers to let his actions speak louder than words, Du Plessis's formidable reputation has ignited a spark of curiosity within him. It's not often that Hernandez openly admires a fighter, but Du Plessis's ascension to the top of the middleweight division has been nothing short of phenomenal. In just a short span of time, Du Plessis has gone from being a relatively unknown name in the fighting world to a force to be reckoned with, a metamorphosis that Hernandez cannot help but respect.
As Hernandez continues to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the middleweight division, he finds himself pondering the possibility of facing off against the champion. It's a fight that would undoubtedly present the greatest challenge of his career, yet at the same time, would also offer him the greatest reward. For Hernandez, the allure of a matchup against Du Plessis lies not only in the prestige of fighting for the title but also in the opportunity to test his skills against the best of the best.
For now, Hernandez's thoughts on a potential Du Plessis fight remain purely speculative. Nevertheless, there's no denying the fact that such a fight would have a profound impact on Hernandez's career, one that would instantly catapult him into the spotlight and potentially change his life forever. Whether or not that fight materializes remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Anthony Hernandez is no longer as disinterested in the world of fighting as he once was, and Dricus Du Plessis is the reason why.