Byron Pillay. Nov. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis def. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Du Plessis’ previously. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. 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. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. That was one surprise from the evening. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 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. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. , March 4, 2023) . One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. Ahead of his most recent appearance at UFC 285, Du Plessis, who was born in South Africa, took a shot at. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. 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. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. 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. But two of the men most involved in. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. . 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. 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. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. No. 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. , Dec. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis)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. 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. 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 Las Vegas. 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. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus 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. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. . 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. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. 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 advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. 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. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. . A win for either man is expected to earn. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. In his second appearance of the year, Du Plessis took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. 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. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. 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. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. (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. . The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. 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. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. 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. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. The UFC middleweight division has a ready-made feud between the reigning two-time champion and South. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as 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. 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 was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. 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. 12, 2023. The other. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. 185 lbs. 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. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. @dricusduplessis. 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). Robert Whittaker vs. View All Videos. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. . Continuing, Dricus Du Plessis said that while time away may be good for Israel Adesanya, he shouldn’t wait to long to get back in the game: “I think he deserves some time away from the sport. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 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. 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. However, he believes that Khamzat will not succeed in his intentions this time. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. Du Plessis is currently the No. 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. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. 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. Dricus du Plessis' next fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023, against Robert Whittaker. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not pleased with Du Plessis’ comments on wanting to be the first real African champion – where he argued that Africa-born Adesanya, Francis Ngannou, and Kamaru. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. Unfortunately, for. 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. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. However, one week later, Dricus Du Plessis made a definitive statement as to who is next in line to challenge reigning champion Israel Adesanya when he upset Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. 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. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. 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. I don’t need your airtime at all, I have my whole continent of AFRICA behind me. 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis set the world alight at UFC 290 when he stopped former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the second round of their main card bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. 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 age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. If he tries to. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. “When you look at this. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Catch. Compatriot and fellow . Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. This one pisses me off. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. . 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. from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. Dricus Du Plessis def. 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. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. We. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. 01. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 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. Stunning the. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Set your clocks now. 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. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. 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. “Stillknocks” is slated to. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. 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. com. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Advertisement. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. 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. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. Du Plessis’ previously. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. 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. His growing popularity in the world of mixed martial arts had made fans curious about his family background and the relationship Plessis has with his brothers. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. 20, 2024. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. 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. No. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. “Stillknocks” is slated to. We are Africa we fear nothing. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. View Article. 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. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. 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. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. View Article. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. 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. 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. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. , Dec. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. 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. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. , Dec. . The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside 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. 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. 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. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. The Pretoria pounder didn't waste the golden opportunity, hurting Whittaker with a flurry of follow-up strikes which forced the Aussie to collapse to. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. 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. Gary A. . チームCIT・MMA所属。. While Du. 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. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Despite. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. 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. November 21, 2019. 25 million. , Jul. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. UFC 294. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. Soldic take. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. You can see UFC fights. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till produced arguably the match of the card before the American tapped out while locked in a rear-naked choke. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. Prior to. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. I’m gonna torture him. We. 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. 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. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. That was one surprise from the evening. 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. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 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 had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. 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. 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. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. No. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. 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. 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. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. November 16, 2019.