Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. This one pisses me off. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. , Dec. 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. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. View Article. UFC 294. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. 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 and Darren Till produced arguably the match of the card before the American tapped out while locked in a rear-naked choke. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. 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 plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. , Mar. Stats. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. 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. . 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. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Unfortunately, for. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. While Du. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. 25 million. Du. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. 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. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. Gary A. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis is still undefeated in the Octagon following his UFC 282 main card matchup with Darren Till on Saturday, coming out victorious. Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. 4, 2023) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. 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. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. 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. As it stands. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. 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. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. 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. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. 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. 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. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! The post Dricus Du Plessis gets his title shot in. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. 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. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. “For. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. 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. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. 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. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. 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. 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. Cannonier Jul. UFC 297, headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) and Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC), takes place Jan. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. 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. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. View All Videos. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. 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. Please logout and login again. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. 01. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Dricus Du Plessis was a +350 underdog coming into his fight against Robert Whittaker, but he once again proved the bookies wrong by dropping Whittaker on his butt halfway through the second round. 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 reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 9 pay. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. Dricus du Plessis. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear No. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. . However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. . With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. 6 ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis, who will risk his chance to challenge Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap by tangling with former division champion Robert. He is the youngest in his household. . He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. 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. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. 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. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. 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. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise of becoming a house-hold name in the MMA world with a unanimous decision win over American Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 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. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. We are Africa we fear nothing. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. 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. Wife. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. 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. 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 middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. 1 contender after. Du Plessis is currently the No. Speaking Thursday on his YouTube show, the former UFC middleweight champion finally addressed his UFC 290 loss to Dricus du Plessis, which saw Whittaker lose to the South African fighter via. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. . 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. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. 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. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Du Plessis not only. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. 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. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. 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. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Adesanya, who’s black, has been upset with Du Plessis, who’s white, since his original comments in March, when he took a shot at Adesanya and former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. 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. Du Plessis, who currently occupies the #2 spot at 185 pounds, will head to Canada days into 2024 ahead of a title tilt with Sean Strickland at the Toronto-held UFC 297 event. . 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. Despite. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Darren Till is eager to rebound. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Advertisement. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. 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. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. 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. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. 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. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. 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. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. It's going to. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. UFC 290 fight card. Prior to. It's obvious he is in great shape, the cardio held up and has good power but just didn't seem to try and set up anything, then just turned into a slug fest. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. 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. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. 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. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. While Dricus Du Plessis has been leading the charge for South Africa on mixed martial arts' biggest stage, the country's future in the UFC also looks to be bright. 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. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. Robert Whittaker vs. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. 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. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. 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. . Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Nov. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Dricus du Plessis def. 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. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. 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. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. 12, 2023. We. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Stunning the. Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. . Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. , Jul. 元 KSW. November 21, 2019. 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. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. Du Plessis news. 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. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. We. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Dricus du Plessis, South Africa's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has given himself the prime opportunity to enter the pantheon of greats of the sport. Du Plessis’ previously. Usman will face Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 286 in London. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. 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. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. Prior to. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. “He. 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. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 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. 6, 2023. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. 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. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. Dricus du Plessis is a two-division EFC champion “(He’s opening up the main card) as a wrestler,” Du Plessis told reporters on Nickal’s popularity at the UFC 285 media day on Wednesday. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. 9. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. The win extended “Stillknocks. 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. チームCIT・MMA所属。. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. Byron Pillay. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 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. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. View Article. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Robert Whittaker (red gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. 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. du Plessis is in some hot water after some recent comments he made. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . . Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. 14. Dricus Du Plessis was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. 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. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. However, he believes that Khamzat will not succeed in his intentions this time. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. But two of the men most involved in. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis Du Plessis came into the UFC as an exciting prospect with the look and personality of a superstar, with an exciting style to back it up. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. November 16, 2019. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. 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. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. from MMAmania. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. . タップアウト. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. Advertisement.