Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Please logout and login again. We are Africa we fear nothing. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. , Dec. 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. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. @dricusduplessis. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. : Derek Brunson vs. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 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. But two of the men most involved in. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. 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. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. 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. Subscribe to get all the latest. Before Adesanya went toe-to-toe with Strickland, he was expected to fight top-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, at that same event until Du Plessis was unable to compete thanks to a nagging. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. 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. 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. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. If you ask the majority of the MMA world, Dricus Du Plessis is next in line to challenge for the UFC middleweight title after Saturday’s UFC 293 pay-per-view. Dricus Du Plessis. 185 lbs. 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. du Plessis is in some hot water after some recent comments he made. Du Plessis’ previously. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 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. Wife. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. After he put his rivalry with Alex Pereira to bed at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya immediately had his sights set on Dricus Du Plessis, and he made it personal from the get-go. The UFC middleweight division has a ready-made feud between the reigning two-time champion and South. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. (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 former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Advertisement. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. Du Plessis is currently. 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 had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. He passed the test with flying colors. 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. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. Q. 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 。. Former champion Whittaker,. Dricus Du Plessis caught up with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall, and Nick Peet at the #UFC285 Fight Week Preview Show ️Hit 'Subscribe' above to ensure you. Dricus Du Plessis shocked fans with his display against fan favourite Whittaker Credit: GETTY And he timed one to perfection with a stiff straight right hand which rocked the former champion. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. A person with knowledge of the booking verified the news to MMA Junkie after an initial report by MMA Fighting but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make a. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. UFC 293 is expected to take. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. 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. 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. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Your login session has expired. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. , Dec. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Dana White was not having it. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. 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. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. 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. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. “When you look at this. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. Chael Sonnen has one simple request for UFC matchmakers: Cancel the scheduled title eliminator between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis as soon as possible. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. . Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. The UFC president did not entertain a question about racism following a confrontation between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. Stunning the. November 21, 2019. The second round TKO win was enough to see Dricus du Plessis rewarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 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 finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. 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. 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. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. . Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. 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, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. 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 Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya used to refer to former rival Robert Whittaker as a mozzie (Maori Australian), questioning his heritage as a New Zealand-born fighter who represents Australia. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. 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. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wouldn’t mention Dricus Du Plessis by name, but it was very clear whom he was speaking about at the post-UFC 287 press conference. 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. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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. 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 former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 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. Du Plessis gets a 27. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. It's going to. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. . Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. 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. Curtis (28-8 MMA, 2-0 UFC) meets Dricus Du Plessis (16-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) April 9 at UFC 273, which doesn’t yet have an announced venue or location. m. 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. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. Byron Pillay. 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. 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. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. 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. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. , Dec. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Currently ranked at No. 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. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 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. Derek Brunson vs. The South African has been making new waves in the division and has already established himself as a threat to the top contenders and the championship. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. 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. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. A. Details of fights subject to change. Dricus Du Plessis def. 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. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. If he tries to. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. 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. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. 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. 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). 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. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. com. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Du Plessis not only. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. 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. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. 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. No. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. 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. When Israel Adesanya stared down Dricus Du Plessis in July, he had every assumption that the two middleweights would be settling their business a few months later at UFC 293. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. 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. 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. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. . Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. Du Plessis (17-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) faces Till (18-4 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 282 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 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. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. 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 on getting a title shot . Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. 06. , March 4, 2023) . 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. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. “He. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. This one pisses me off. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Du Plessis (16. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. 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. The former European champ has scored back-to-back knockout wins since joining the UFC. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. One minute in. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. 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. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Darren Till is eager to rebound. 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. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. 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. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraDricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. ” It’s no secret that Adesanya wants Du Plessis to win. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Du. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. 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. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Catch. Dricus du Plessis:. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. 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. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. 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. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. . April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. 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. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 1 contender for the middleweight title. 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. While Du. 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. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. 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 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. The win extended “Stillknocks. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. 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. View All Videos. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. 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. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. , March 4, 2023) . South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Tasked. Israel Adesanya has issued a warning to Dricus du Plessis that he hasn’t necessarily earned a shot at the title yet. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. It’s no secret that times have been. While Du. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis set the world alight at UFC 290 when he stopped former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the second round of their main card bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights.