Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. m. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. 4, 2023) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. November 16, 2019. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes the stakes are very high for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his fight with Dricus Du Plessis. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. Dricus du Plessis. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. 1 contender after. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. A win for either man is expected to earn. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis thumped Australia’s Robert Whittaker by TKO halfway through the second round of their main card fight at UFC 290 in the early hours of Sunday morning, 9 July. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Du Plessis is currently the No. Dricus du Plessis rocked the middleweight division with a thunderous TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, making a bold statement. Unbeaten: Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in July in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. , March 4, 2023) . Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. 185 lbs. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. . South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. With Nassourdine Imavov unable to make UFC 273 on April 9 due to visa issues, the option of rescheduling his bout with Gastelum for UFC 274 on May 7 was floated, but Gastelum (16-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) decided to stay on the card. The 29-year-old middleweight pugilist clinically and brutally knocked out Australian legend Robert Whittaker in their UFC290 tussle in Las Vegas on Sunday, opening the door for him to. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Related Videos. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. , Mar. com: Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be ‘tougher fight than Khamzat Chimaev’ ; MMA Junkie: Bellator 301 weigh-in results (10 a. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. 14. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. Du. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. . Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. 30. Usman will face Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 286 in London. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. Cannonier Jul. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main card July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. , Dec. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Your login session has expired. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. In the lead-up to his appearance at UFC 285, Dricus Du Plessis, a South African fighter, took a dig at former champions Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, both of whom were born in Nigeria but. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. T he situation turned unpleasant inside the cage after Dricus Du Plessis delivered a knockout blow to Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. While Du. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. It's going to. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. from MMAmania. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. South Africa’s Du Plessis has finished all but one of his professional wins and is coming off back-to-back stoppages of former title challenger. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. Continuing, Dricus Du Plessis said that while time away may be good for Israel Adesanya, he shouldn’t wait to long to get back in the game: “I think he deserves some time away from the sport. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. Set your clocks now. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. 21 in Abu Dhabi. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Whittaker’s only two losses at middleweight have come to Adesanya, but “The Last Stylebender” only wants to envision Du Plessis getting his hand raised. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. After his dominant win over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) punched his ticket to a title fight with Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC). While Du. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. His growing popularity in the world of mixed martial arts had made fans curious about his family background and the relationship Plessis has with his brothers. 06. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. The prelims at UFC 276 on Saturday opened with a banger in the middleweight division as Dricus du Plessis secured the victory over Brad Tavares via unanimous. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 297 main event Jan. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. A matchup between Chris Curtis and Dricus Du Plessis has been set for the April 9 pay-per-view, sources confirmed to MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraDricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Q. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in the UFC 297 headliner Jan. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. LAS VEGAS – The answer to who is next in line for the UFC 293 main event winner isn’t as easy as some people may anticipate. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. However, one week later, Dricus Du Plessis made a definitive statement as to who is next in line to challenge reigning champion Israel Adesanya when he upset Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. Val Woodburn by TKO at. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Dricus Du Plessis shocked fans with his display against fan favourite Whittaker Credit: GETTY And he timed one to perfection with a stiff straight right hand which rocked the former champion. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Despite a wild faceoff in the cage at UFC 290 earlier this month , Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis will not be fighting when “The Last Stylebender” defends his Middleweight title at UFC. 25 million. Brunson (23-8 MMA, 14-6 UFC) and Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) have agreed to meet on the March 4 card, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+ Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. No. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. タップアウト. White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) and Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) have agreed to clash at UFC 290 on July 8, which takes place at T-Mobile. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. 12, 2023. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has done nothing but deliver banger after banger and finish after finish (four in five. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. With Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) losing his middleweight title to Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) in this past Saturday’s UFC 293 headliner, original No. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. . An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a South African fighter in the UFC middleweight division. After Nassourdine Imavov was forced out the April 9 event due to visa issues, the promotion has elevated Dricus Du Plessis into a middleweight bout with Gastelum (16-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC). There’s been plenty of criticism from fans and pundits on the UFC’s decision, as well as Du Plessis’ acceptance of it, to matchup him up against former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker instead of current champ Israel Adesanya. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) stopped Derek Brunson (23-9 MMA, 14-7 UFC) on the preliminary card of Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in. He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Advertisement. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Catch. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Prior to. Dricus du Plessis full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main card match this weekend (Sat. Byron Pillay. . The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. Compatriot and fellow . Dricus Du Plessis Trevin Giles 1 Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. He is the youngest in his household. We. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. Du Plessis, after a win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, cemented himself as a top contender. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 01: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa poses on the scale during the UFC 276 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. Gary A. Dricus du Plessis def. , Dec. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. Unimpressed Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Khamzat’s win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, expects to "make it look easy" after watching the action in Abu Dhabi. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Subscribe to get all the latest. UFC 290 fight card. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 01. Dricus Du Plessis caught up with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall, and Nick Peet at the #UFC285 Fight Week Preview Show ️Hit 'Subscribe' above to ensure you. The Pretoria pounder didn't waste the golden opportunity, hurting Whittaker with a flurry of follow-up strikes which forced the Aussie to collapse to. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 6, 2023. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Du Plessis just underwent surgery to fix a sinus issue that had him getting a tiny fraction of the Oxygen needed to fight at an elite level. That was one surprise from the evening. Following DWCS 61 on Tuesday at the UFC Apex, promotion president Dana White was asked if previously-penciled-in title challenger Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will face the titleholder after. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. Darren Till at UFC 282: Best photos Regardless of his spot on the card, a win over Brunson is expected to give Du Plessis a big jump in the middleweight rankings. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Robert Whittaker has faced the best of the best in the UFC, and he expects his fight with Dricus Du Plessis to be another memorable encounter. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. Israel Adesanya confronted Dricus Du Plessis with the UFC’s middleweight champion and his new No 1 contender involved in a heated exchange at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. The middleweight champion and his top-ranked challenger met face-to-face for the first time inside the octagon at UFC 290 this past month. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. Dricus Du Plessis proved a lot of people wrong tonight at UFC 290 after securing a second round TKO over Robert Whittaker and earning himself a UFC Middlewei. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. Dricus Du Plessis def. UFC 297, headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) and Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC), takes place Jan. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. , March 4, 2023) . Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has done nothing but deliver banger after banger and finish after finish (four in five. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not pleased with Du Plessis’ comments on wanting to be the first real African champion – where he argued that Africa-born Adesanya, Francis Ngannou, and Kamaru. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Israel Adesanya has issued a warning to Dricus du Plessis that he hasn’t necessarily earned a shot at the title yet. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. Five years ago today, South Africa's Dricus du Plessis became the KSW welterweight champion with this victory over Croatia's Roberto Soldic at KSW 43 back in. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. In the midst of the heated feud, the UFC middleweight champion took to social media to unveil a compelling video, countering Dricus du Plessis' efforts to conceal the "Real African Champ" statement. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. 1X. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) and Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) have agreed to clash at UFC 290 on July 8, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. MMA Junkie verified agreements are in place for the matchup between Du Plessis (16-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and Muniz (21-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) with a person close to the situation following an initial report from UFC broadcast partner. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. Former champion Whittaker,. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) From UFC Connected, South African prospect Dricus du Plessis details his country’s rich sporting history, and what it means to represent them on MMA’s bigges. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. 1. . 2 UFC. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Du Plessis just underwent surgery to fix a sinus issue that had him getting a tiny fraction of the Oxygen needed to fight at an elite level. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. Du Plessis has turned heads in more ways than one ever since he signed with the promotion in 2020, earning a first-round knockout in his UFC debut. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. Du Plessis news. The South African has been making new waves in the division and has already established himself as a threat to the top contenders and the championship. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis is still undefeated in the Octagon following his UFC 282 main card matchup with Darren Till on Saturday, coming out victorious. Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be ‘tougher fight than Khamzat Chimaev’ Sean Strickland is preparing for a war at UFC 297 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Jan. Advertisement. The UFC's schedule for the first quarter of 2024 has begun to come together, and leading the line for numbered events in Canada on January 20 will be Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Dricus Du Plessis discusses the massive upset at UFC 293, Chael Sonnen’s comments in his last fight, if he was promised a title fight after the Robert Whitta. Unbeaten: Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in July in Las Vegas, Nevada. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. UFC 293 is expected to take. Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis shared an intense face-off in the aftermath of UFC 290, where 'Stillknocks' secured an incredible second-round knockout over Robert Whittaker to secure a. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Speaking Thursday on his YouTube show, the former UFC middleweight champion finally addressed his UFC 290 loss to Dricus du Plessis, which saw Whittaker lose to the South African fighter via. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. The second round TKO win was enough to see Dricus du Plessis rewarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Israel Adesanya is not happy with the status of his newest rival Dricus Du Plessis, and is ready to give the next man up a shot at the UFC middleweight title. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) upset former champion Robert Whittaker with a second-round TKO at UFC 290, setting him up for a title fight against middleweight champion Adesanya. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till produced arguably the match of the card before the American tapped out while locked in a rear-naked choke. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. Starting things off in January, UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada will be headlined by a middleweight championship fight between champ Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Immediately afterward, he faced off with then-middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the cage, but a broken foot prevented him from a quick turnaround two months later at UFC. Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till is eager to rebound. We. Currently ranked at No. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No.