I’m gonna torture him. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. 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. “He. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. com: Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be ‘tougher fight than Khamzat Chimaev’ ; MMA Junkie: Bellator 301 weigh-in results (10 a. Gary A. (Photo: Sean M Haffey / Getty Images)Even if Du Plessis pulls off an upset win over Whittaker, another snag to his possibly challenging Adesanya for the middleweight title is the fact that UFC 293 takes place just two months after. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. We. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. 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 would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 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. 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. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. 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. 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. 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 on getting a title shot . As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. Du. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. from MMAmania. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. 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. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. 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. View Article. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. 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. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Brunson catches a body kick and muscles Du Plessis down into side control. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. As it stands. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. 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. 185 lbs. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. While Du. 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. Wife. Following DWCS 61 on Tuesday at the UFC Apex, promotion president Dana White was asked if previously-penciled-in title challenger Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will face the titleholder after. 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 used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. 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. Dricus Du Plessis fully intends on being the man to permanently dethrone Israel Adesanya. Weight Class:. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. , Dec. Dana White was not having it. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. . UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. , Dec. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 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. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. Details of fights subject to change. 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. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. “When you look at this. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as a No. View All Videos. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. 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. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. 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. 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. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. 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. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. Compatriot and fellow . Ahead of his most recent appearance at UFC 285, Du Plessis, who was born in South Africa, took a shot at. 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. 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). 1 contender for the middleweight title. 9. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the July 8 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. How to watch Dricus du Plessis fight Brad Tavares UFC 276 will be broadcast on SuperSport in South Africa, with the fight set to get underway at around 02:00 (SAST) on Sunday 3 July. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. 20, 2024. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. 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. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. No. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. View Article. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. , Jul. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. 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. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. 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. Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after his TKO victory over Trevin Giles in their middleweight fight during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Du Plessis (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. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. タップアウト. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis fulfilled one promise after his last outing, and has laid out another goal of becoming a middleweight title challenger by the end of next year. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. 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. Du Plessis’ previously. Soldic take. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. In his second appearance of the year, Du Plessis took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. ”. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. 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. Du Plessis is currently the No. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. 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. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. Du Plessis is currently. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. 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. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. 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. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. Go enjoy your very spectacular victory at home in New Zealand . A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. Dricus du Plessis def. 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 knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. 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. The other. Your login session has expired. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Advertisement. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. 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 claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus Du Plessis caught up with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall, and Nick Peet at the #UFC285 Fight Week Preview Show ️Hit 'Subscribe' above to ensure you. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. チームCIT・MMA所属。. Gary A. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. A. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Advertisement. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. Dricus du Plessis:. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 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. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 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. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. 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. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. 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 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. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. 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. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. “For. The former European champ has scored back-to-back knockout wins since joining the UFC. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 297 main event Jan. We. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. UFC 293 is expected to take. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. Byron Pillay. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. He then took to his Twitter handle and shared a close-up shot of his face. 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. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. 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. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. 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. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. We. 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. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. While Du. It's going to. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. He began wrestling training two years. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman Till bounced back. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. He is the youngest in his household. 01. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. 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. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. 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. 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. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Former divisional kingpin, Robert Whittaker, is set to make his return against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis at the International Fight Week event. 元 KSW. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. You can see UFC fights. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will have to wait for his grudge match with Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter is now set to miss their. Dricus Du Plessis was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. 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. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. 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. 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. That was one surprise from the evening. 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 set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the.