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. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. While Du. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Unimpressed Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Khamzat’s win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, expects to "make it look easy" after watching the action in Abu Dhabi. No. White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) and Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) have agreed to clash at UFC 290 on July 8, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. He passed the test with flying colors. Advertisement. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 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 doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Despite. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 06. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. 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. . An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 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. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. UFC 294. The other. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. Gary A. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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 main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. 9 pay. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. . 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Former divisional kingpin, Robert Whittaker, is set to make his return against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis at the International Fight Week event. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. 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. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. , Dec. , Dec. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. Byron Pillay. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. That was one surprise from the evening. 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. Set your clocks now. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis Trevin Giles 1 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 still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 10. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. It's going to. Set your clocks now. 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. Du Plessis news. Unfortunately, for. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Weight Class:. Dricus du Plessis is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. 6, 2023. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. 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. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. : Derek Brunson vs. 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. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. 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. The South African has been making new waves in the division and has already established himself as a threat to the top contenders and the championship. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Sean Strickland has taken Dricus du Plessis' side when it comes to du Plessis' controversial remarks about African UFC fighters. He began wrestling training two years. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. 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. But two of the men most involved in. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. While Du. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Byron Pillay. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. 12, 2023. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. 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. Q. Val Woodburn by TKO at. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. 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. Dricus Du Plessis was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. 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. The other. This one pisses me off. 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). Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. 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. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. 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. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraDricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. 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. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main card July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. 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. 1 contender for the middleweight title. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. View Article. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. . As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. 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. 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. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. 1X. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. 03% chance and a. com After His TKO Victory Over Robert Whittaker At UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez On July 8, 2023Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 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. 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. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. That includes No. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker continued his quest to try and get a third title fight against champion Israel Adesanya when he faced Dricus du Plessis on the UFC 290 main card in a. Whittaker had previously only lost to fighters carrying the UFC title but in. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. . Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. 185 lbs. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's style. . 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. We. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. 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. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. Dricus du Plessis def. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. 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. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. 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. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. from MMAmania. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. 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). 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. 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. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. . The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. Du Plessis is set to headline the first pay-per-view of 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as he faces the middleweight champion in Strickland. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 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. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) and Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) have agreed to clash at UFC 290 on July 8, which takes place at T-Mobile. Dricus Du Plessis wants to be UFC champion, and it doesn’t matter to him if he has to go through Israel Adesanya or someone else. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis gets a 27. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Du Plessis (16. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. 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. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. 9. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. 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. 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. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not pleased with Du Plessis’ comments on wanting to be the first real African champion – where he argued that Africa-born Adesanya, Francis Ngannou, and Kamaru. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. 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. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. Adesanya vs Du plessis Odds; Fighter Odds; Israel Adesanya-330: Dricus Du Plessis +270: Odds as of July 10. 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. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 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. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. (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. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. 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. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. 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. 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. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. One minute in. com. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. 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 claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. 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 doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. 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. 25 million. Darren Till at UFC 282: Best photos Regardless of his spot on the card, a win over Brunson is expected to give Du Plessis a big jump in the middleweight rankings. Dricus du Plessis was born to parents Japie and Gerda du Plessis and has two brothers by the name Niel du Plessis and WC du Plessis. A win for either man is expected to earn. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. The Pretoria pounder didn't waste the golden opportunity, hurting Whittaker with a flurry of follow-up strikes which forced the Aussie to collapse to. “For. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. Dricus du Plessis. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Your login session has expired. Nov. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. 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. 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. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. 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. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. 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. 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 。. . That was one surprise from the evening. from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. 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. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. . 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. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. Immediately afterward, he faced off with then-middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the cage, but a broken foot prevented him from a quick turnaround two months later at UFC 293, and the title shot was awarded to Sean Strickl Dricus Du Plessis holding the South African flag after winning a fight. 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 is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a.