Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. 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. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. 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. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis currently sits as the #1-ranked contender at 185 pounds, but he won't be the next man standing across from champion Israel Adesanya inside the Octagon. “He. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. Currently ranked at No. If he tries to. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. 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 on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. . ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Du Plessis’ previously. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) stopped Derek Brunson (23-9 MMA, 14-7 UFC) on the preliminary card of Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 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. A. 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. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Current Streak: 8 Wins. After returning to the win column with a Fight of the Night victory over Chris Curtis at UFC 287, Gastelum (18-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) proposed a title eliminator bout with streaking contender Du Plessis. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. 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. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. 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. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. 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. I’m gonna torture him. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. Soldic take. 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. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. 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 is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. 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. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. 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 middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. . Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he's excelling today. Stats. 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. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. 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. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. , Mar. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis:. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. 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. He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. UFC 293 is expected to take. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Du. 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. That includes No. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. 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. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. 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 loves calling his shot. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 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). The initial plan was to have Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defend his middleweight title against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) at Qudos Bank Arena on Sept. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. 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. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. Weight Class:. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. As it stands. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. View Article. Then things got. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. Dricus du Plessis is introduced before facing Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight during the UFC 282 event in Las Vegas on 10 December 2022. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. 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. . Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. 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. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. 03% chance and a. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. 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. 1X. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. A win for either man is expected to earn. タップアウト. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. 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. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. 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. November 16, 2019. 185 lbs. The former European champ has scored back-to-back knockout wins since joining the UFC. 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 loves calling his shot. Du Plessis is currently the No. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 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. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. Wife. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. Please logout and login again. Robert Whittaker vs. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. 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. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis set the world alight at UFC 290 when he stopped former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the second round of their main card bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. 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. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. In the lead-up to his appearance at UFC 285, Dricus Du Plessis, a South African fighter, took a dig at former champions Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya, both of whom were born in Nigeria but. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. 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. 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. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. 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. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. 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 is currently. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Set your clocks now. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Israel Adesanya believes Robert Whittaker likely beats Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290, but is hoping the South African fighter can pull off the upset. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman Till bounced back. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Derek Brunson vs. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. 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. 2 UFC. No. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. 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. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 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. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Dricus Du Plessis has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 269 bout with Andre Muniz next month due to an. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. 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. Israel Adesanya takes a dig at Dricus du Plessis for his medical condition The refutal of Visser’s claims allowed the 33-year-old fighter to poke fun at his supposed challenger. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. 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. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. 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. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. 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. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. 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. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. 14. 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. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. 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. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. View Article. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! The post Dricus Du Plessis gets his title shot in. UFC 294. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Despite a wild faceoff in the cage at UFC 290 earlier this month , Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis will not be fighting when “The Last Stylebender” defends his Middleweight title at UFC. 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 invites Muhammad Hussain to his gym in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they talk about the fighter's childhood, his passion for the sport. 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. 30. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. While Du. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) relied on his wrestling throughout the fight to submit Till (18-5 MMA, 6-5-1 UFC) at the 2:43 mark of Round 3 on the. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. The UFC president did not entertain a question about racism following a confrontation between middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Details of fights subject to change. He celebrated his 29th birthday on January 14, 2023. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. 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. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. 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. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. (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. 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. 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). 6, 2023. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. 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. Dricus du Plessis' next fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023, against Robert Whittaker. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. 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 was born to parents Japie and Gerda du Plessis and has two brothers by the name Niel du Plessis and WC du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. The other. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. 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 celebrates his win at UFC 290. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Dricus Du Plessis had the opportunity to challenge reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap, but “Stillknocks” was more interested in summer vacation (blame this. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. 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. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus du Plessis was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. 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. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Gary A. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time.