20, 2024. Dricus du Plessis rocked the middleweight division with a thunderous TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, making a bold statement. 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. Gary A. 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. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) From UFC Connected, South African prospect Dricus du Plessis details his country’s rich sporting history, and what it means to represent them on MMA’s bigges. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. . 2 UFC. No. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman Till bounced back. Tasked. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. While Du. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. 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. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. 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. 12, 2023. 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. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Stunning the. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 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. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) reclaimed his belt from Alex Pereira at UFC 287 and now finds himself having already defended his belt against the top-five ranked 185 pounders. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis +270; Based on those odds, it would require a $330 bet on Adesanya to win back $100 if he’s victorious, while a $100 bet on Du Plessis would result in a $270 payday should he. But 'Stillknock' recently had surgery on his nose, and. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis is set to headline the first pay-per-view of 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as he faces the middleweight champion in Strickland. We. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. No. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . 01. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. “When you look at this. 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 used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. He began wrestling training two years. Du Plessis has turned heads in more ways than one ever since he signed with the promotion in 2020, earning a first-round knockout in his UFC debut. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. . 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 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. , Mar. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. 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 contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Dricus Du Plessis has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 269 bout with Andre Muniz next month due to an. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. That was one surprise from the evening. View All Videos. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. 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. Du Plessis (16. Set your clocks now. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. 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. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Soldic take. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. m. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. 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. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. 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. . In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be ‘tougher fight than Khamzat Chimaev’ Sean Strickland is preparing for a war at UFC 297 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Jan. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. We are Africa we fear nothing. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. UFC 293 is expected to take. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. 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. One minute in. 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. 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. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. No. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Stats. 1 contender for the middleweight title. This one pisses me off. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. A win for either man is expected to earn. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. 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 on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. 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. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. 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. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev will be his first title defense should he beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. The second round TKO win was enough to see Dricus du Plessis rewarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. from MMAmania. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. 30. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Dricus Du Plessis. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. . 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. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Your login session has expired. 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. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. 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. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. 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. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in the UFC 297 headliner Jan. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. After his dominant win over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) punched his ticket to a title fight with Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC). March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. 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. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. Dricus Du Plessis is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. 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. Then things got. 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 strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. 1. 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. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Du Plessis gets a 27. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. 03% chance and a. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. The other. Subscribe to get all the latest. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Israel Adesanya has issued a warning to Dricus du Plessis that he hasn’t necessarily earned a shot at the title yet. 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. Dricus du Plessis was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. Dricus Du Plessis Markus Perez "Stillknocks" "Maluko" 14-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 12-3-0 Climbed to 15-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 12-4 -205 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +175 (Slight Underdog)Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. , March 4, 2023) . 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. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. He passed the test with flying colors. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. 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. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. 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 vs. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. As it stands. 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. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. “He. 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. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. Du Plessis news. 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. 6, 2023. Sean Strickland has taken Dricus du Plessis' side when it comes to du Plessis' controversial remarks about African UFC fighters. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. 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 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. 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Contracts have not been signed but the. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. . Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 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. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 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. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. 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. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. With Nassourdine Imavov unable to make UFC 273 on April 9 due to visa issues, the option of rescheduling his bout with Gastelum for UFC 274 on May 7 was floated, but Gastelum (16-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) decided to stay on the card. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. 06. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. Advertisement. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. Despite. . With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. It’s no secret that times have been. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. “Stillknocks” is slated to. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. , March 4, 2023) . So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. 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. 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. “For. 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. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. 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. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. 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 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. タップアウト. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. 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 echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. Val Woodburn by TKO at. “Stillknocks” is slated to. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. 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. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. Du. 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. There’s been plenty of criticism from fans and pundits on the UFC’s decision, as well as Du Plessis’ acceptance of it, to matchup him up against former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker instead of current champ Israel Adesanya. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. The UFC middleweight division has a ready-made feud between the reigning two-time champion and South. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. 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. Darren Till is eager to rebound. 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. Du Plessis is currently. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. 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. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. 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. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. The other. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. 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. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. 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. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290.