Darren Till recently expressed frustration with the backlash he received online after offering fight advice for Israel Adesanya's upcoming bout against Dricus Du Plessis.
"The Last Stylebender" is poised to challenge the reigning middleweight champion in the main event of UFC 305, set to take place this weekend at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
Loading tweet...
Drawing upon his own encounter with Du Plessis at UFC 282 in December 2022, Till recently took to X to offer Adesanya some strategic insights for his highly anticipated return. He highlighted the critical role of feints, advising Adesanya to use them to provoke overreactions from Du Plessis, who has a tendency to overcommit under pressure.
"The Gorilla" suggested that Adesanya maintain his distance and wait for the perfect moment to unleash his powerful strike combinations. Reflecting on his own fight, Till noted that "Stillknocks" often charges in recklessly and urged the Nigeria-born Kiwi to be cautious in those moments. Instead of retreating, the Brit advised that Adesanya should stand his ground and counter with a well-timed strike, turning Du Plessis' aggression into an opportunity for a decisive blow.
Till’s analysis and fight recommendations were grounded in realism and could prove invaluable for the former longtime champion. However, what he didn’t foresee was the wave of mockery from fans, who quickly turned on "The Gorilla" due to his loss to Du Plessis.
Now, the former UFC star has a few words for the MMA community…
Frustrated by the torrent of online criticism following his advice to Adesanya, Till recently took to X to clap back at his naysayers.
The former UFC welterweight title challenger highlighted the irony of the MMA community, pointing out that while fans are quick to impose their opinions, they rejected his insights simply because they came from an ex-UFC fighter.
"MMA fans & trolls are the best. I see them all the time giving advice to fighters and opinions, etc," Till tweeted. "But me…. An ex-UFC fighter is not allowed to give anyone advice cos they jump on saying what do I know, etc… Arghhhh, swear to god, you just have to love the internet. It’s great…"
Loading tweet...
After a series of tough losses in the Octagon, "The Gorilla" chose to part ways with the UFC and stepped into the world of free agency. He returned to competition for the first time since UFC 282, making his squared-circle debut in a four-round exhibition bout against Mohammad Mutie at Social Knockout 3 last month.
Till secured a second-round TKO, but the future of the 31-year-old Scouser in combat sports now remains uncertain.
Log in to post a comment.
