Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. 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. 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. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Dricus du Plessis is introduced before facing Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight during the UFC 282 event in Las Vegas on 10 December 2022. Byron Pillay. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. November 21, 2019. from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. com. Val Woodburn by TKO at. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Currently ranked at No. Dricus Du Plessis def. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Dricus du Plessis def. Details of fights subject to change. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. You can see UFC fights. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. Catch. 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. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. The former European champ has scored back-to-back knockout wins since joining the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. 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. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) said he plans on taking time off after losing the title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. As it stands. The win extended “Stillknocks. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Ahead of his most recent appearance at UFC 285, Du Plessis, who was born in South Africa, took a shot at. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Du Plessis’ previously. 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. ” It’s no secret that Adesanya wants Du Plessis to win. 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. Israel Adesanya takes a dig at Dricus du Plessis for his medical condition The refutal of Visser’s claims allowed the 33-year-old fighter to poke fun at his supposed challenger. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. 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. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. 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. 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. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Contracts have not been signed but the. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Dricus Du Plessis proved a lot of people wrong tonight at UFC 290 after securing a second round TKO over Robert Whittaker and earning himself a UFC Middlewei. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. , Dec. Dricus du Plessis is not married. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. Gary A. 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. If he tries to. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Advertisement. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. Visser stated that Dricus du Plessis has battled nasal issues since his UFC debut, and can only take in 8% total oxygen through his nose. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. 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. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. 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. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. 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 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. du Plessis is in some hot water after some recent comments he made. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. We are Africa we fear nothing. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. Unfortunately, for. 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). Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. 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. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. The UFC president did not entertain a question about racism following a confrontation between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. Darren Till at UFC 282: Best photos Regardless of his spot on the card, a win over Brunson is expected to give Du Plessis a big jump in the middleweight rankings. 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. 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. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis is currently. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. A middleweight contest between Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for the UFC 285 pay-per-view on March 4, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Derek Brunson vs. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Du Plessis not only. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. No. 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 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. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Dricus du Plessis was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. 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. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. “For. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. , Jul. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. 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. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas. 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. 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. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. “He. 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. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. The other. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Dricus du Plessis. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. 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. 10. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Dricus Du Plessis was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. . Dricus Du Plessis wants a middleweight title shot or Israel Adesanya next In July of this year, Dricus Du Plessis extended his UFC record to 6-0 with a second-round TKO win against Robert Whittaker. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. Stats. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. 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. 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. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. He began wrestling training two years. Advertisement. 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. View Article. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. 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. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. It's going to. No. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. 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. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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. That includes No. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. ”. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Compatriot and fellow . South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. @dricusduplessis. Speaking Thursday on his YouTube show, the former UFC middleweight champion finally addressed his UFC 290 loss to Dricus du Plessis, which saw Whittaker lose to the South African fighter via. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. 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. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. . Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Cannonier Jul. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. from MMAmania. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Du Plessis, after a win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, cemented himself as a top contender. A win for either man is expected to earn. We. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. . South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. 06. . Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. 03% chance and a. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Du Plessis (16. “When you look at this. Despite a wild faceoff in the cage at UFC 290 earlier this month , Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis will not be fighting when “The Last Stylebender” defends his Middleweight title at UFC. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. The fight was a title eliminator meant to determine the next challenger for champ Israel Adesanya – who has been going back and forth in the media and on social media with Du Plessis. 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. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland 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. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. . Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. 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. 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. 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. Please logout and login again. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. 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. Du Plessis followed up and closed the show in a dramatic effort that would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis — who was born in Pretoria and has called it home his entire life — picked up yet another big win at UFC 285 earlier this month (March 4, 2023), defeating. Darren Till is eager to rebound. 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. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. 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. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. 1 contender after. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. 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 a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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 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. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. 元 KSW. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. 2 UFC. 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. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 01: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa poses on the scale during the UFC 276 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A. 9. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. However, he believes that Khamzat will not succeed in his intentions this time. 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. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Stunning the. 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. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. Du Plessis is currently the No. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. 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. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. 185 lbs. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the next title challenger when he scored a Round 2 TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker this past Saturday at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis:. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. It’s no secret that times have been. He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. 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. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. 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. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. . The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. Greatest Middleweight MMA Fight of All Time #56. Du Plessis was declared the winner due to strikes, 2:23 into the second round to set up a fight against middleweight champion Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. . Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Gary A. 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. チームCIT・MMA所属。. 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. 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 。. Byron Pillay. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. 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. 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. 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. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. 6, 2023. 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 is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. , Dec. Weight Class:. 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. 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.