However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. Du Plessis’ previously. Du Plessis wins by Diamond Cutter in the 3rd round but Ngannou makes a surprise return to beat him down after the matchIsrael Adesanya’s wish came true at UFC 290 two weekends ago. 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. Du. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. , Dec. Former champion Whittaker,. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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. 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. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. 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. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. Unfortunately, for. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. A person with knowledge of the booking verified the news to MMA Junkie after an initial report by MMA Fighting but asked to remain anonymous because the promotion has yet to make a. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Dricus du Plessis def. View Article. Continuing, Dricus Du Plessis said that while time away may be good for Israel Adesanya, he shouldn’t wait to long to get back in the game: “I think he deserves some time away from the sport. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. 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. 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. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. 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. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. 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 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. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. 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. He is the youngest in his household. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. 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. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. His growing popularity in the world of mixed martial arts had made fans curious about his family background and the relationship Plessis has with his brothers. Du Plessis is currently. While Du. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. I’m gonna torture him. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. . The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. He said 2027. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. 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. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. It was not that long ago that City Kickboxing head coach, and coach for former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, Eugene Bareman, told the media that Dricus Du Plesis would have to ‘fight someone else’ after. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Dricus Du Plessis 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. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. 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. 1. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. ”. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. The other. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. The UFC president did not entertain a question about racism following a confrontation between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. In his second appearance of 2022, Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. We. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make 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. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. Greatest Middleweight MMA Fight of All Time #56. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. 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. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. 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. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. No. du Plessis is in some hot water after some recent comments he made. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. 01. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. 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. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the next title challenger when he scored a Round 2 TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker this past Saturday at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. Dana White was not having it. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. “He. Please logout and login again. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has responded to recent comments by middleweight Dricus Du Plessis, who claimed he and his teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. 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. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis)While Dricus Du Plessis has been leading the charge for South Africa on mixed martial arts' biggest stage, the country's future in the UFC also looks to be bright. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. Currently ranked at No. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. チームCIT・MMA所属。. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 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. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. . Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Derek Brunson vs. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. 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 Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. 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. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. The other. 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. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. 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. Byron Pillay. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. But two of the men most involved in. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. 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 won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. 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. 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. 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. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. This one pisses me off. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. About the only thing that generated more buzz than Dricus Du Plessis’ upset of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 was his confrontation with Israel Adesanya in the Octagon after that victory. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares "Stillknocks" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 19-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight :Dricus Du Plessis is a South African mixed martial arts professional fighter. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. After Nassourdine Imavov was forced out the April 9 event due to visa issues, the promotion has elevated Dricus Du Plessis into a middleweight bout with Gastelum (16-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC). 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. 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. Darren Till is eager to rebound. 1X. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. 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. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis thumped Australia’s Robert Whittaker by TKO halfway through the second round of their main card fight at UFC 290 in the early hours of Sunday morning, 9 July. After 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). Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. 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. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. 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. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. The 29-year-old middleweight pugilist clinically and brutally knocked out Australian legend Robert Whittaker in their UFC290 tussle in Las Vegas on Sunday, opening the door for him to. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 20, 2024. Dricus Du Plessis def. 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. “Stillknocks” is slated to. 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. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Contracts have not been signed but the. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. Prior to. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 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 。. Subscribe to get all the latest. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. 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. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. View Article. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. 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. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. , Dec. 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. November 21, 2019. He insists that Du Plessis as champion will make it tough for the UFC to make the fight everyone really wants to see in the division which is Stillknocks vs The Last Stylebender Israel Adesanya. Sean Strickland has taken Dricus du Plessis' side when it comes to du Plessis' controversial remarks about African UFC fighters. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. 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. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker (red gloves) fights Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. But 'Stillknock' recently had surgery on his nose, and. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. 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). Unbeaten: Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in July in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. “When you look at this. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. View Article. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the July 8 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Du Plessis’ previously. “For. 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. “Stillknocks” is slated to. As it stands. Dricus du Plessis def. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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. A win for either man is expected to earn. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 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. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Brunson catches a body kick and muscles Du Plessis down into side control. , March 4, 2023) . With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Dricus Du Plessis discusses the massive upset at UFC 293, Chael Sonnen’s comments in his last fight, if he was promised a title fight after the Robert Whitta. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. 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. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. That was one surprise from the evening. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 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. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. 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. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Advertisement. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. It’s no secret that times have been. Dricus du Plessis.