About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. 10. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. Prior to. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. Du. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker continued his quest to try and get a third title fight against champion Israel Adesanya when he faced Dricus du Plessis on the UFC 290 main card in a. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. It's going to. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. The South African middleweight was locked into a back-and-forth duel with Derek Brunson (23-9) on Saturday at UFC 285 in Las Vegas and had to reach. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 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. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. Prior to. 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. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. 30. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. UFC president Dana White has announced three UFC title bouts for 2024, including a middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. He began wrestling training two years. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as a No. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. “Stillknocks” is slated to. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. We. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis fulfilled one promise after his last outing, and has laid out another goal of becoming a middleweight title challenger by the end of next year. . Nov. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Du. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. Weight Class:. 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. Du. 1 contender for the middleweight title. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. 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. 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. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". 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. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev will be his first title defense should he beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297. 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. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. 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. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Your login session has expired. Dricus du Plessis is not married. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. Dricus Du Plessis is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. He said 2027. 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. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. No. , Dec. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. “He. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. “When you look at this. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. He passed the test with flying colors. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Du Plessis is currently the No. 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. 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). . “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. When Israel Adesanya stared down Dricus Du Plessis in July, he had every assumption that the two middleweights would be settling their business a few months later at UFC 293. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Dana White was not having it. Till (18-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) will look to snap a two-fight losing skid when he faces South African knockout artist Dricus Du Plessis (17-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at UFC 282 on Dec. ”. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. The win extended “Stillknocks. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. 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. 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. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the July 8 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 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. 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. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. 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. I’m gonna torture him. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has responded to recent comments by middleweight Dricus Du Plessis, who claimed he and his teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. 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. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. 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. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. If you ask the majority of the MMA world, Dricus Du Plessis is next in line to challenge for the UFC middleweight title after Saturday’s UFC 293 pay-per-view. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. 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. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. 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. A person with knowledge of the booking verified the news to MMA Junkie after an initial report by MMA Fighting but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make a. Du Plessis news. 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. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Wednesday evening, Adesanya released an expletive-filled rant directed towards Du Plessis, who appeared to be in position for a title shot after stopping former champ. UFC 293 is expected to take. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. 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. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Currently ranked at No. Dricus Du Plessis wants to be UFC champion, and it doesn’t matter to him if he has to go through Israel Adesanya or someone else. A win for either man is expected to earn. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. 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. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker (red gloves) fights Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. 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. 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. 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 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 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. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. When Robert Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, made the walk to the Octagon on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face Dricus Du Plessis in the co-main event of UFC 290, a. Wednesday evening, Adesanya released an expletive-filled rant directed towards Du Plessis, who appeared to be in position for a title shot after stopping former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. Du Plessis is currently. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. 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. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. Wife. The South Africa native caused a stir in recent weeks when he questioned the African representation of middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, as well as former champions Francis Ngannou. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Contracts have not been signed but the. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dricus Du Plessis def. 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. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. , Dec. I don’t need your airtime at all, I have my whole continent of AFRICA behind me. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 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). Dricus du Plessis def. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Catch. We are Africa we fear nothing. 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 fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. 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. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the July 8 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wouldn’t mention Dricus Du Plessis by name, but it was very clear whom he was speaking about at the post-UFC 287 press conference. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. 1. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. 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. Dricus Du Plessis. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. 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. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Not invited to the 185 pound title party: contender Khamzat Chimaev, who. 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. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. After he put his rivalry with Alex Pereira to bed at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya immediately had his sights set on Dricus Du Plessis, and he made it personal from the get-go. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. While Du. Dricus Du Plessis had the opportunity to challenge reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap, but “Stillknocks” was more interested in summer vacation (blame this. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) took out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) with a second-round TKO at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. That was one surprise from the evening. View Article. UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis currently sits as the #1-ranked contender at 185 pounds, but he won't be the next man standing across from champion Israel Adesanya inside the Octagon. 21 in Abu Dhabi. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Set your clocks now. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. If he tries to. 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. 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. 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). 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 is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. 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. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. 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. 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. 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. チームCIT・MMA所属。. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. . , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Darren Till is eager to rebound. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. 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. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 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. One minute in. Please logout and login again. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Dricus du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. 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. 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. . Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. 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. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 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. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. 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. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. 14. We. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC). . But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. 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. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. 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. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. 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. 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. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. No. November 13, 2019. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. 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. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Subscribe to get all the latest. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares "Stillknocks" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 19-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight :Dricus Du Plessis is a South African mixed martial arts professional fighter. That was one surprise from the evening. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. 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. That includes No. “For. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. The UFC president did not entertain a question about racism following a confrontation between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Advertisement. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. This one pisses me off. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. 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. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. Soldic take. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Record: 17-2 Key Wins: Roberto Soldic (KSW 43), Brad Tavares (UFC 276), Trevin Giles (UFC 264), Markus Perez (UFC Fight Island 5) Key Losses: Roberto Soldic (KSW 45) Keys to. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. 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.