The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. 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. He passed the test with flying colors. 185 lbs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. 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. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. The other. . , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. We. 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. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. (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. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas. 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. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Prior to. 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 from inside T-Mobile Arena. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Contracts have not been signed but the. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. 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). Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) upset former champion Robert Whittaker with a second-round TKO at UFC 290, setting him up for a title fight against middleweight champion Adesanya. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. 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. 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. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. 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. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. 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. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. The second round TKO win was enough to see Dricus du Plessis rewarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. 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. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Catch. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. I’m gonna torture him. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. November 13, 2019. 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. Du Plessis is currently. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. “For. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. UFC 294. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Compatriot and fellow . View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. 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. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. 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. 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. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. Weight Class:. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. Prior to. Nov. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. 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. Du Plessis (16. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. 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. In his second appearance of 2022, Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. 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. View Article. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Israel Adesanya has issued a warning to Dricus du Plessis that he hasn’t necessarily earned a shot at the title yet. チームCIT・MMA所属。. 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. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. 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. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. Then things got. 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. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. Stats. 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. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. Val Woodburn by TKO at. What is the height of Dricus du Plessis?Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen thinks a championship win for Dricus Du Plessis could complicate things for the promotion. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Dricus du Plessis; Informações Nascimento 14 de janeiro de 1994 (29 anos) Hatfield, Pretória, África do Sul: Nacionalidade sul-africano: Outros nomes Stillknocks Altura 1,85 m [1] Peso 84 kg Divisão Peso Médio Peso Meio-Médio: Envergadura 193 cm Modalidade Wrestling, Kickboxing: Luta por Hatfield, Pretória: Equipe Team CIT MMA Período. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Byron Pillay. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 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. 6, 2023. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. View Article. Subscribe to get all the latest. Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. 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. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). . 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. 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 is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. 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. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. . Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. タップアウト. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. “When you look at this. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as a No. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. No. 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. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. View All Videos. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. 9. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. Stunning the. 06. 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. 30. 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. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. A win for either man is expected to earn. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus 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. 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. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. . The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Unfortunately, for. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. 20, 2024. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. Greatest Middleweight MMA Fight of All Time #56. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. 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. But two of the men most involved in. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in the biggest fight of his career thus far. 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. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. 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. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. If he tries to. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. 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. One minute in. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. 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. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. Du Plessis wins by Diamond Cutter in the 3rd round but Ngannou makes a surprise return to beat him down after the matchIsrael Adesanya’s wish came true at UFC 290 two weekends ago. 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. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 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. About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. LAS VEGAS – The answer to who is next in line for the UFC 293 main event winner isn’t as easy as some people may anticipate. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. 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 championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Dricus Du Plessis def. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. 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. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman Till bounced back. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. 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. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. 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. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Please logout and login again. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. 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. The middleweight champion and his top-ranked challenger met face-to-face for the first time inside the octagon at UFC 290 this past month. 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 has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Set your clocks now. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. . 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 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. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. Du. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. , Mar. 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). UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. 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. 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. November 16, 2019. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 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. 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. Du Plessis gets a 27. 元 KSW. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis. We. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. Derek Brunson vs. 1. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. 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. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. 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. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. 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. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. It’s no secret that times have been. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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.