The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. It was not that long ago that City Kickboxing head coach, and coach for former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, Eugene Bareman, told the media that Dricus Du Plesis would have to ‘fight someone else’ after. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. , Dec. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. 1 contender after. 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. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. 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). 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. 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. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. A. Prior to. Tasked. After Dricus Du Plessis turned the tides and landed heavy ground-and-pound, Derek Brunson’s boxing coach Dre Herd called a stop to the fight at 4:59 of Round 2. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev will be his first title defense should he beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297. , Jul. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after his TKO victory over Trevin Giles in their middleweight fight during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Adesanya, who’s black, has been upset with Du Plessis, who’s white, since his original comments in March, when he took a shot at Adesanya and former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Dricus Du Plessis def. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. Advertisement. 30. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. That was one surprise from the evening. UFC president Dana White has announced three UFC title bouts for 2024, including a middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. . 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 age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. ”. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. Nov. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. 185 lbs. . 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. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Israel Adesanya believes Robert Whittaker likely beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290, but is hoping the South African fighter can pull off the upset. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. It's going to. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. . 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 (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as a No. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. 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. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. Advertisement. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. Dricus du Plessis was born to parents Japie and Gerda du Plessis and has two brothers by the name Niel du Plessis and WC du Plessis. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. Dricus du Plessis invites Muhammad Hussain to his gym in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they talk about the fighter's childhood, his passion for the sport. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. 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. November 16, 2019. 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 Markus Perez "Stillknocks" "Maluko" 14-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 12-3-0 Climbed to 15-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 12-4 -205 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +175 (Slight Underdog)Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. Robert Whittaker vs. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. Making the most of his opportunities has been South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who stopped perennial top 10 stalwart Derek Brunson with strikes in March. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. In his second appearance of the year, Du Plessis took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Du Plessis (17-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) faces Till (18-4 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 282 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Compatriot and fellow . As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Set your clocks now. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Contracts have not been signed but the. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. from MMAmania. : Derek Brunson vs. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. 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. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraDricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya used to refer to former rival Robert Whittaker as a mozzie (Maori Australian), questioning his heritage as a New Zealand-born fighter who represents Australia. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Dricus Du Plessis has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 269 bout with Andre Muniz next month due to an. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Soldic take. Stunning the. View Article. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! The post Dricus Du Plessis gets his title shot in. We. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. Dricus du Plessis. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis set the world alight at UFC 290 when he stopped former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the second round of their main card bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Chael Sonnen has one simple request for UFC matchmakers: Cancel the scheduled title eliminator between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis as soon as possible. 1X. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. 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. 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. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. 6 ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis, who will risk his chance to challenge Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap by tangling with former division champion Robert. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. November 21, 2019. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Du Plessis, after a win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, cemented himself as a top contender. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. 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. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. 9. . Dricus du Plessis has stunned Australian Rob Whittaker to set up a title shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 293 in Sydney. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. , Dec. 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. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. m. How to watch Dricus du Plessis fight Brad Tavares UFC 276 will be broadcast on SuperSport in South Africa, with the fight set to get underway at around 02:00 (SAST) on Sunday 3 July. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 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. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. While Dricus Du Plessis has been leading the charge for South Africa on mixed martial arts' biggest stage, the country's future in the UFC also looks to be bright. 2 UFC. Not invited to the 185 pound title party: contender Khamzat Chimaev, who. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. Dricus du Plessis rocked the middleweight division with a thunderous TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, making a bold statement. Dricus Du Plessis Du Plessis came into the UFC as an exciting prospect with the look and personality of a superstar, with an exciting style to back it up. Weight Class:. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. UFC 294. 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. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. com After His TKO Victory Over Robert Whittaker At UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez On July 8, 2023Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. ” It’s no secret that Adesanya wants Du Plessis to win. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). , Dec. 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). Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. 10. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. One minute in. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. 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. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. 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. 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. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. Meanwhile, Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA) enters tonight’s contest sporting a seven-fight win streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Derek Brunson back in March. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. 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. Former divisional kingpin, Robert Whittaker, is set to make his return against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis at the International Fight Week event. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. (Photo: Sean M Haffey / Getty Images)Even if Du Plessis pulls off an upset win over Whittaker, another snag to his possibly challenging Adesanya for the middleweight title is the fact that UFC 293 takes place just two months after. 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. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. We are Africa we fear nothing. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise of becoming a house-hold name in the MMA world with a unanimous decision win over American Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) relied on his wrestling throughout the fight to submit Till (18-5 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC) at the 2:43 mark of Round 3 on the main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. , March 4, 2023) . South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. After Du Plessis handily defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC 291 and subsequently engaged in a heated confrontation with Israel Adesanya in the Octagon, it looked like the promotion had a ready-made. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Dricus du Plessis, South Africa's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has given himself the prime opportunity to enter the pantheon of greats of the sport. A middleweight contest between Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for the UFC 285 pay-per-view on March 4, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Israel Adesanya has issued a warning to Dricus du Plessis that he hasn’t necessarily earned a shot at the title yet. 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. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. A win for either man is expected to earn. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will have to wait for his grudge match with Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter is now set to miss their. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Byron Pillay. 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. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. 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. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. . Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. 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. 01. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. 9 pay. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus du Plessis is not married. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus du Plessis is introduced before facing Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight during the UFC 282 event in Las Vegas on 10 December 2022. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. . Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. He is the youngest in his household. Curtis (28-8 MMA, 2-0 UFC) meets Dricus Du Plessis (16-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) April 9 at UFC 273, which doesn’t yet have an announced venue or location. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. Israel Adesanya takes a dig at Dricus du Plessis for his medical condition The refutal of Visser’s claims allowed the 33-year-old fighter to poke fun at his supposed challenger. Du Plessis’ previously. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. Gary A. 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 defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. “When you look at this. Dricus du Plessis is a two-division EFC champion “(He’s opening up the main card) as a wrestler,” Du Plessis told reporters on Nickal’s popularity at the UFC 285 media day on Wednesday. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. 21 in Abu Dhabi.