Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. 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. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. Speaking Thursday on his YouTube show, the former UFC middleweight champion finally addressed his UFC 290 loss to Dricus du Plessis, which saw Whittaker lose to the South African fighter via. . 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. com. Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. 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. 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. 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 is after a number-one contender spot or a shot at UFC gold after his recent victory. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. from MMA Fighting: Sean O’Malley, Alexander Volkanovski, Dricus du. Nov. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Then things got. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. Set your clocks now. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. I’m gonna torture him. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. 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. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. 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. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. He passed the test with flying colors. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. 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. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. 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. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. We. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. That includes No. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. That was one surprise from the evening. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. 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. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. 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. A. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. . Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. We. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Dricus Du Plessis def. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. The couple have retired and spends their time in South. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. , March 4, 2023) . 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. Currently, he is living in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, and working as Mixed Martial Artist. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. 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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Du Plessis (16. 30. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. 25 million. 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. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis has stunned Australian Rob Whittaker to set up a title shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 293 in Sydney. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Please logout and login again. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. 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. チームCIT・MMA所属。. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. 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. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. Currently ranked at No. “When you look at this. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 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. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout. 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. Before Adesanya went toe-to-toe with Strickland, he was expected to fight top-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, at that same event until Du Plessis was unable to compete thanks to a nagging. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. 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. 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. , Dec. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Dricus Du Plessis had beef with Israel Adesanya for weeks before their Saturday faceoff. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. 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. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. from MMAmania. 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. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis shared an intense face-off in the aftermath of UFC 290, where 'Stillknocks' secured an incredible second-round knockout over Robert Whittaker to secure a. 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. Jalin Turner via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. Your login session has expired. Dricus du Plessis is ready to settle this feud with Israel Adesanya. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. Dricus Du Plessis caught up with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall, and Nick Peet at the #UFC285 Fight Week Preview Show ️Hit 'Subscribe' above to ensure you. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. 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. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Robert Whittaker (red gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. 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. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. 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. 9. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. Du Plessis not only. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Contracts have not been signed but the. . Dricus Du Plessis def. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. UFC 293 is expected to take. 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). . Dricus du Plessis:. 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. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. . 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. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. 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. After his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 , Du Plessis was the clear 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. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Dricus du Plessis def. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. There’s been plenty of criticism from fans and pundits on the UFC’s decision, as well as Du Plessis’ acceptance of it, to matchup him up against former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker instead of current champ Israel Adesanya. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. It’s no secret that times have been. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. 1-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, won’t be ready for the UFC 293 pay-per-view (PPV) main. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. 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 Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. 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. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. 21 in Abu Dhabi. 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. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. 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. 1 contender after. 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. 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. 10. 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. . Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. In the midst of the heated feud, the UFC middleweight champion took to social media to unveil a compelling video, countering Dricus du Plessis' efforts to conceal the "Real African Champ" statement. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. 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. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win 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 Arena in Las Vegas. 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. 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. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. 6 ranked middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. 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. 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 。. “For. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. 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. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Catch. 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. Israel Adesanya confronted Dricus Du Plessis with the UFC’s middleweight champion and his new No 1 contender involved in a heated exchange at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Darren Till is eager to rebound. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. If he tries to. “Stillknocks” is slated to. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. The other. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. However, he believes that Khamzat will not succeed in his intentions this time. 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. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Robert Whittaker vs. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. 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. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. 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. That was one surprise from the evening. 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. Dricus du Plessis full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 290 pay-per-view (PPV) main card match this weekend (Sat. 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 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. The volatile nature of the banter between Du Plessis and Adesanya reached a peak at UFC 290 two weekends ago. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. 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. Prior to. UFC 294. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. No. Brunson catches a body kick and muscles Du Plessis down into side control. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Du Plessis news. 20, 2024. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise of becoming a house-hold name in the MMA world with a unanimous decision win over American Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. 6, 2023. 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. 2 UFC. Du Plessis gets a 27. 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. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. The other. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. @dricusduplessis. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Gary A. The rising middleweight fighter Brendon Allen believes Dricus Du Plessis won’t be able to claim a victory against Strickland. While Du. 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. November 16, 2019. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). 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. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. 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. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 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. UFC 297, headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) and Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC), takes place Jan. 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. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. 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 is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. View Article. . Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. 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. 6 ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis, who will risk his chance to challenge Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap by tangling with former division champion Robert. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 01: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa poses on the scale during the UFC 276 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Making the most of his opportunities has been South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who stopped perennial top 10 stalwart Derek Brunson with strikes in March. 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. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card.