Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. 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. (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. Dricus du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker (red gloves) fights Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. , Mar. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis has a chance at making history when he faces Sean Strickland for the coveted middleweight strap at UFC 297. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Derek Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis, a surging middleweight contender from South Africa, stunned the MMA world with a second-round TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. 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. 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. We. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. Q. 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. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Sean Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) in the main event of UFC 293 on Sept. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. 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. 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. No. 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. Du Plessis is currently. Advertisement. 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. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 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. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. 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. 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. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. 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. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. Dricus Du Plessis def. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. 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. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Cape Town — South Africa’s No 10-ranked Middleweight Dricus du Plessis has called out the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for bumping him down to the preliminary card for his fight. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. But 'Stillknock' recently had surgery on his nose, and. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Du Plessis (16. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. チームCIT・MMA所属。. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. 20, 2024. 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. Set your clocks now. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. He Will DESTROY Robert Whittaker!How many awesome fighters have we seen who can't break their losing streak? You don't have to go far to get an example, just. Ahead of his most recent appearance at UFC 285, Du Plessis, who was born in South Africa, took a shot at. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Du. タップアウト. 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 UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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). “Stillknocks” is slated to. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a South African fighter in the UFC middleweight division. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. 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. A win for either man is expected to earn. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. 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. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. 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! Former United States President Donald Trump was. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. As it stands. He said 2027. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. That was one surprise from the evening. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. No. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. 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. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis def. 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. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. We. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Despite. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. Dricus Du Plessis +270; Based on those odds, it would require a $330 bet on Adesanya to win back $100 if he’s victorious, while a $100 bet on Du Plessis would result in a $270 payday should he. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. 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. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 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. 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 still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. ”. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. . ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. 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. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. After returning to the win column with a Fight of the Night victory over Chris Curtis at UFC 287, Gastelum (18-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) proposed a title eliminator bout with streaking contender Du Plessis. That includes No. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The former European champ has scored back-to-back knockout wins since joining the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Robert Whittaker (red gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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. 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. , Dec. View All Videos. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . 2 UFC. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. . Wife. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. 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 used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. The other. 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. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. Robert Whittaker vs. The initial plan was to have Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defend his middleweight title against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) at Qudos Bank Arena on Sept. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. 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. Nov. ドリカス・デュ・プレシ （ Dricus du Plessis 、 1994年 1月14日 - ）は、 南アフリカ共和国 の 男性 総合格闘家 。. 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. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. However, he believes that Khamzat will not succeed in his intentions this time. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Your login session has expired. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. 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. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. November 13, 2019. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. . The win extended “Stillknocks. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. . Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. 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. 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. 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. 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. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. He insists that Du Plessis as champion will make it tough for the UFC to make the fight everyone really wants to see in the division which is Stillknocks vs The Last Stylebender Israel Adesanya. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. But two of the men most involved in. He began wrestling training two years. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Du Plessis’ previously. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. 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. 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 believes Khamzat Chimaev will be his first title defense should he beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. Dricus Du Plessis was a +350 underdog coming into his fight against Robert Whittaker, but he once again proved the bookies wrong by dropping Whittaker on his butt halfway through the second round. He is the youngest in his household. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. . Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. While Du. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Then things got. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. 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. We are Africa we fear nothing. Set your clocks now. 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. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. 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. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. 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. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. View Article. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. 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. UFC president Dana White has announced three UFC title bouts for 2024, including a middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. It's going to. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Du Plessis is set to headline the first pay-per-view of 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as he faces the middleweight champion in Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. 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 (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 Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. 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. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. This one pisses me off. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. 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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. That was one surprise from the evening. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. We. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. 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. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. . 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. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. 30. Soldic take. 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. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. Du Plessis, who currently occupies the #2 spot at 185 pounds, will head to Canada days into 2024 ahead of a title tilt with Sean Strickland at the Toronto-held UFC 297 event. Gary A. 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. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. View Article. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. com. Unfortunately, for. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If he tries to. The other. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. 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. UFC 290 fight card. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. 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. 12, 2023. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Details of fights subject to change. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. 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. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. 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. 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 293, and the title shot was awarded to Sean Strickl Dricus Du Plessis holding the South African flag after winning a fight. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. : Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 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. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. 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. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. 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. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 10. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. It's obvious he is in great shape, the cardio held up and has good power but just didn't seem to try and set up anything, then just turned into a slug fest. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 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. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. 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. 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.