How far would you go to chase a dream? For many, the answer would be “as far as it takes.” But what if the only way to reach that dream was by breaking someone’s will or even their neck? Would you still be willing to do whatever it takes?
This was the mindset that Costello van Steenis carried into the final seconds of his title fight at PFL Cape Town. The Dutch fighter had been working towards this moment for years, and he was not going to let anything or anyone stand in his way.
Van Steenis had always dreamed of becoming a champion, and he had been training tirelessly to make it a reality. He had faced numerous opponents in the past, but none of them had been as tough as his opponent in the PFL Cape Town fight – Dricus du Plessis.
As the fight entered its final round, both fighters were exhausted and had given it their all. The title was within reach for both of them, and they knew that the next few minutes would determine who would walk away as the champion.
With just 15 seconds left on the clock, van Steenis knew that this was his chance. He had to do something drastic to secure the win and claim the title that he had been chasing for so long. In that moment, he made a decision that would shock the entire world.
Van Steenis saw an opening and went for it – he grabbed du Plessis’ neck and applied a chokehold. The crowd held their breath as they watched the two fighters struggle in the final seconds of the fight. It was a risky move, but van Steenis was willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill his dream.
As the clock ticked down, van Steenis tightened his grip, and du Plessis’ will began to break. The South African fighter tried to fight back, but it was too late. In a matter of seconds, van Steenis had secured the win and became the new PFL champion.
The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as van Steenis raised his arms in victory. But amidst all the celebration, there were also some who were questioning his actions. Was it really necessary for him to go to such extreme lengths to win? Did he really have to put his opponent’s life at risk?
But for van Steenis, there was no doubt in his mind. He had been working towards this moment for years, and he was not going to let it slip away. He was willing to do whatever it takes, even if it meant breaking someone’s will or worse, their neck.
In the post-fight interview, van Steenis explained his actions, saying, “I had to do it. I had to break his will. I had to break his neck if that’s what it took to win. This is my dream, and I will do whatever it takes to make it a reality.”
Some may see van Steenis’ actions as ruthless and unsportsmanlike, but for him, it was all about chasing his dream. He had put in years of hard work and dedication to get to this point, and he was not going to let anyone or anything stand in his way.
Van Steenis’ determination and drive to achieve his dream is truly inspiring. It shows that sometimes, in order to reach our goals, we have to be willing to take risks and make sacrifices. We have to be willing to push ourselves to the limit and do whatever it takes to make our dreams a reality.
Of course, this does not mean that we should harm others in the process. But it does mean that we should never give up on our dreams and be willing to go the extra mile to achieve them.
In the end, van Steenis’ actions paid off. He fulfilled his dream of becoming a champion and showed the world that he was willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. His determination and drive serve as a reminder to all of us that with hard work, dedication, and a never-give-up attitude, anything is possible.
So, how far would you go to chase your dream? Would you be willing to break someone’s will or worse, their neck? The answer may not be as clear-cut as it seems, but one thing is for sure – if you want something bad enough, you have to be willing to do whatever it takes to make it a reality.
