Val Woodburn by TKO at. Please logout and login again. 9. It’s no secret that times have been. 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 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. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. 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. The second round TKO win was enough to see Dricus du Plessis rewarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. A middleweight contest between Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for the UFC 285 pay-per-view on March 4, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. As it stands. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. @dricusduplessis. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. 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. 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. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. 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. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. 25 million. 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. 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. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. View Article. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. 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. 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. After Dricus Du Plessis turned the tides and landed heavy ground-and-pound, Derek Brunson’s boxing coach Dre Herd called a stop to the fight at 4:59 of Round 2. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. View Article. 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. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. . from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. 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. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. 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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Making the most of his opportunities has been South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who stopped perennial top 10 stalwart Derek Brunson with strikes in March. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Former champion Whittaker,. Starting things off in January, UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada will be headlined by a middleweight championship fight between champ Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. . 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. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis, a surging middleweight contender from South Africa, stunned the MMA world with a second-round TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. , Dec. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. 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. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. UFC 294. 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. 1. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) stopped Derek Brunson (23-9 MMA, 14-7 UFC) on the preliminary card of Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. November 21, 2019. 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 was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Dricus du Plessis is not married. 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. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. November 13, 2019. 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 is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. , March 4, 2023) . “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. . 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. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. 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. 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. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a South African fighter in the UFC middleweight division. . Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. Du Plessis (16. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. 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. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. 元 KSW. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. 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. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis followed up and closed the show in a dramatic effort that would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. The other. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. View Article. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. If he tries to. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! The post Dricus Du Plessis gets his title shot in. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. . Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. 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. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. 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 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. We. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. . The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 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 the No. 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. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. 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. Unbeaten: Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in July in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC). 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. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African 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 (349 votes) 28%. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 1 contender for the middleweight title. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. 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. 01. But 'Stillknock' recently had surgery on his nose, and. 9 pay. 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. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Darren Till is eager to rebound. 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. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraDricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. 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. Meanwhile, Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA) enters tonight’s contest sporting a seven-fight win streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Derek Brunson back in March. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. 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. Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) relied on his wrestling throughout the fight to submit Till (18-5 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC) at the 2:43 mark of Round 3 on the main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ”. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. 2 UFC. 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. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. 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. com. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. 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 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. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. While Du. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. 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. 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. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. 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 。. The UFC middleweight division has a ready-made feud between the reigning two-time champion and South. 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. Dricus du Plessis; Informações Nascimento 14 de janeiro de 1994 (29 anos) Hatfield, Pretória, África do Sul: Nacionalidade sul-africano: Outros nomes Stillknocks Altura 1,85 m [1] Peso 84 kg Divisão Peso Médio Peso Meio-Médio: Envergadura 193 cm Modalidade Wrestling, Kickboxing: Luta por Hatfield, Pretória: Equipe Team CIT MMA Período. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. 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. Compatriot and fellow . But two of the men most involved in. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. “When you look at this. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 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. 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. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. The other. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. 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. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. Weight Class:. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. Unfortunately, for. 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. 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. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Dricus Du Plessis def. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Du. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Currently ranked at No. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Wife. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. タップアウト. Currently ranked at No. 20, 2024. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Dricus du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. Dricus du Plessis full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main card match this weekend (Sat. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Byron Pillay. Gary A. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. チームCIT・MMA所属。. Du. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. While Du. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. 1X. 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. 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. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. Gary A. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. m. The middleweight champion and his top-ranked challenger met face-to-face for the first time inside the octagon at UFC 290 this past month. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. 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. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. . Nov. 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. Set your clocks now. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. . Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. 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. 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. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 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.