On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. 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 。. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the octagon at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC). Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. 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. 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 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Subscribe to get all the latest. 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. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. 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. 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. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Darren Till is eager to rebound. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. 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. Fans were shocked at Israel Adesanya's choice of words and criticized him for bringing Dricus du Plessis' race into their feud. 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. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. Israel Adesanya realized that just like Dricus Du Plessis, he’s brought race into a rivalry before. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. Following back-to-back KOs of Markus Perez and Trevin Giles, ‘Stillknocks’ received a step up in competition in Brad Tavares. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2. The 29-year-old middleweight pugilist clinically and brutally knocked out Australian legend Robert Whittaker in their UFC290 tussle in Las Vegas on Sunday, opening the door for him to. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. . 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. One minute in. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. Dricus du Plessis, South Africa's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has given himself the prime opportunity to enter the pantheon of greats of the sport. Dricus du Plessis has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. 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. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. UFC 293 is expected to take. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 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. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. For his second straight fight in the octagon, Dricus Du Plessis is going home with a knockout win. Gorimbo recently sat down with MMA Mania to talk about his first victory inside the UFC, a unanimous decision win over Japan’s. 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. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. 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. 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. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. 03% chance and a. 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. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares "Stillknocks" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 19-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight :Dricus Du Plessis is a South African mixed martial arts professional fighter. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. A. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. 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. The UFC middleweight title picture is moving on without Dricus Du Plessis. Former divisional kingpin, Robert Whittaker, is set to make his return against South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis at the International Fight Week event. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. 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 Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. 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. South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis — who was born in Pretoria and has called it home his entire life — picked up yet another big win at UFC 285 earlier this month (March 4, 2023), defeating. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. Nov. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. 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. 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 defied the odds at UFC 290 tonight (Sat. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. It is worth knowing that Brendon Allen fought Sean Strickland in. Dricus Du Plessis (349 votes) 28%. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. He began wrestling training two years. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Soldic take. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. Dricus du Plessis should have held out for title shot. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. It’s no secret that times have been. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. 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. The win extended “Stillknocks. 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 def. 1 contender after. Then things got. 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. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. 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. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. 20, 2024. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. 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, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Contracts have not been signed but the. Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1994. All signs point to an Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) vs. Dricus du Plessis:. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Dricus du Plessis. ET) ; MMA Junkie: Video: Watch Thursday's Bellator 301 ceremonial. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. UFC世界ミドル級ランキング2位 。. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. 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. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. The promotion returns to Sydney, Australia with the Sept. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. 25 million. View Article. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. In his second appearance of the year, Du Plessis took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dricus Du Plessis def. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. With Nassourdine Imavov unable to make UFC 273 on April 9 due to visa issues, the option of rescheduling his bout with Gastelum for UFC 274 on May 7 was floated, but Gastelum (16-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) decided to stay on the card. 06. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. 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. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. 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. 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. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Q. 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. com After His TKO Victory Over Derek Brunson At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane On March 4, 2023. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. 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. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Dricus du Plessis def. Du. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. 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. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Currently ranked at No. 6, 2023. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. “When you look at this. 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. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. 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. Byron Pillay. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. 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. November 13, 2019. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. We. Please logout and login again. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. 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 is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. That was one surprise from the evening. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8. 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. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. That was one surprise from the evening. 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. . 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. Per our odds calculator, Adesanya's -330 odds equate to a win probability of 76. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. 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. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. He also has very effective striking there, with a nice knee to the gut and an even better elbow to the side of. Your login session has expired. Du Plessis is a hard worker and takes a lot of pride in representing South. @dricusduplessis. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. 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. Du Plessis’ previously. タップアウト. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Derek Brunson vs. 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. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. UFC 293 officially received its main event yesterday. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. 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. Former champion Whittaker,. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. , March 4, 2023) . Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. You can see UFC fights. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. 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’ previously. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. m. The other. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. Themba Gorimbo says Dricus du Plessis’ narrative is wrong. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Byron Pillay. 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 was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and would go on to become a 6ft 185-pound monster. Unfortunately, for. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. November 21, 2019. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. Despite. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. Du Plessis (16. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Du Plessis is currently. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. It is stated that it was not corrected earlier because he could not turn down fights after recently entering the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis def. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. 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. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. He said 2027. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. As it stands. He passed the test with flying colors. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis has a chance at making history when he faces Sean Strickland for the coveted middleweight strap at UFC 297. Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with champ Israel Adesanya. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. Compatriot and fellow . However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. 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. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 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. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. 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. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya, who’s black, has been upset with Du Plessis, who’s white, since his original comments in March, when he took a shot at Adesanya and former welterweight champ Kamaru Usman. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. 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. 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. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. . Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. 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. Fighters had a lot to say about Dricus du Plessis’. With Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) losing his middleweight title to Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) in this past Saturday’s UFC 293 headliner, original No. 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. Brunson, for his part, was looking to bounce back from a loss against Jared. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will have to wait for his grudge match with Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter is now set to miss their. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. That includes No. 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. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. 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. 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. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Dricus Du Plessis, Middleweight We’ve got a pretty good idea of Du Plessis at this point. While Du. The spot was originally one expected to be reserved for South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who secured No. Prior to. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. A win for either man is expected to earn. Stats. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. 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. . Du. The South African beat the fifth-ranked Derek Brunson during the prelims for UFC 285 in Las Vegas.