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 aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. 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. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. A. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. Darren Till is eager to rebound. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. . Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. 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' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. Five years ago today, South Africa's Dricus du Plessis became the KSW welterweight champion with this victory over Croatia's Roberto Soldic at KSW 43 back in. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 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. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Related Videos. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. , Dec. Gary A. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. 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. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. . Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. 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 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 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. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Not invited to the 185 pound title party: contender Khamzat Chimaev, who. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. One minute in. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. . 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. Former divisional kingpin, Robert Whittaker, is set to make his return against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis at the International Fight Week event. Dricus Du Plessis Markus Perez "Stillknocks" "Maluko" 14-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 12-3-0 Climbed to 15-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 12-4 -205 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +175 (Slight Underdog)Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. 2 UFC. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. , March 4, 2023) . Stunning the. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. 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. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. 30. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims. . A middleweight contest between Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for the UFC 285 pay-per-view on March 4, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! Former United States President Donald Trump was. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. 1 contender after. Undisputed middleweight champion Israel Adesanya made an Octagon appearance on Saturday at UFC 290. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. Catch. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. Subscribe to get all the latest. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wouldn’t mention Dricus Du Plessis by name, but it was very clear whom he was speaking about at the post-UFC 287 press conference. “When you look at this. 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. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. 10. 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 president Dana White has announced three UFC title bouts for 2024, including a middleweight clash between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Weight Class:. Du Plessis, after a win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, cemented himself as a top contender. 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. 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. . July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis def. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. We are Africa we fear nothing. We. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Usman will face Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 286 in London. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as 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. , Dec. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. 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. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. Despite. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. 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. He passed the test with flying colors. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. 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. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. That was one surprise from the evening. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. UFC 293 is expected to take. We. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. Stats. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Du Plessis just underwent surgery to fix a sinus issue that had him getting a tiny fraction of the Oxygen needed to fight at an elite level. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. 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. You can see UFC fights. Dricus Du Plessis discusses the massive upset at UFC 293, Chael Sonnen’s comments in his last fight, if he was promised a title fight after the Robert Whitta. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Du Plessis wins by Diamond Cutter in the 3rd round but Ngannou makes a surprise return to beat him down after the matchIsrael Adesanya’s wish came true at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Du Plessis 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. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Two streaking middleweights will collide at UFC 273. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. 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. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. 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. 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. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 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 set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. Michael Chandler isn’t counting out Dricus Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. . Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. 1. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. It’s an intriguing fight and one that the oddsmakers have Strickland as a short. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. Dricus du Plessis has stunned Australian Rob Whittaker to set up a title shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 293 in Sydney. 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. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. September 11, 2023 at 6:45 AM. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. “Stillknocks” is slated to. 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. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. チームCIT・MMA所属。. 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. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. 6, 2023. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. 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. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. 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. 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. 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. Then things got. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). 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 Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. When Robert Whittaker, the former middleweight champion, made the walk to the Octagon on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face Dricus Du Plessis in the co-main event of UFC 290, a. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. 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 shocked fans with his display against fan favourite Whittaker Credit: GETTY And he timed one to perfection with a stiff straight right hand which rocked the former champion. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 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 fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya used to refer to former rival Robert Whittaker as a mozzie (Maori Australian), questioning his heritage as a New Zealand-born fighter who represents Australia. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. from MMAmania. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. 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. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Greatest Middleweight MMA Fight of All Time #56. 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. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. After his dominant win over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) punched his ticket to a title fight with Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC). Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. 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. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev will be his first title defense should he beat Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. 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). He also took a shot at Nigeria-born Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) and Kamaru Usman, who left their home countries at. Currently ranked at No. 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. Du Plessis and Adesanya were supposed to face each other this past weekend at. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. 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. Du Plessis is currently the No. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. 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. Cannonier Jul. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. That includes No. 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 UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. 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 Octagon Interview | UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. During his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, du Plessis showered. Cape Town — South Africa’s No 10-ranked Middleweight Dricus du Plessis has called out the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for bumping him down to the preliminary card for his fight. 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. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. 1 contender for the middleweight title. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. About the only thing that generated more buzz than Dricus Du Plessis’ upset of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 was his confrontation with Israel Adesanya in the Octagon after that victory. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker (red gloves) fights Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Dricus Du Plessis Du Plessis came into the UFC as an exciting prospect with the look and personality of a superstar, with an exciting style to back it up. 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 +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. 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 。. com. Prior to. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Sean Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) in the main event of UFC 293 on Sept. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. Byron Pillay. It's going to. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Dricus du Plessis def. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. 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. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . 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. . The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Wife. 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. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 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. Dricus du Plessis was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. 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. 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. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. Dricus du Plessis' next fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023, against Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis invites Muhammad Hussain to his gym in Hatfield, Pretoria, where they talk about the fighter's childhood, his passion for the sport. Set your clocks now. Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. 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. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he.