Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. 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 introduced before facing Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight during the UFC 282 event in Las Vegas on 10 December 2022. This one pisses me off. He was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa on January 14, 1994. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. 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. , Dec. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 2-ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis. 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 former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. The South Africa native caused a stir in recent weeks when he questioned the African representation of middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, as well as former champions Francis Ngannou. Record: 17-2 Key Wins: Roberto Soldic (KSW 43), Brad Tavares (UFC 276), Trevin Giles (UFC 264), Markus Perez (UFC Fight Island 5) Key Losses: Roberto Soldic (KSW 45) Keys to. 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. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. 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. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. ALSO READ: Israel Adesanya wants to whoop Dricus du Plessis’ ass in South Africa. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb • Jul. Dricus Du Plessis def. Unfortunately, for. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. : Derek Brunson vs. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel. 2 UFC. Wife. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. 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. . 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today!Dricus Du Plessis comes from a family of MMA fighters. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. 02, 2022 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. Gary A. 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. A matchup between Chris Curtis and Dricus Du Plessis has been set for the April 9 pay-per-view, sources confirmed to MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. 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. Compatriot and fellow . “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. , March 4, 2023) . Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. Adesanya recaptured Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight gold this past weekend (April 8, 2023) at UFC 287, defeating. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked. 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. I don’t need your airtime at all, I have my whole continent of AFRICA behind me. 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). Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Dricus du Plessis:. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. . Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Byron Pillay. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. 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 is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. 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. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Catch. Dricus Du Plessis. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. . Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. “When you look at this. Du Plessis’ previously. UFC 294. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. 4, 2023) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. “He. 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. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. Du Plessis not only. After Dricus Du Plessis turned the tides and landed heavy ground-and-pound, Derek Brunson’s boxing coach Dre Herd called a stop to the fight at 4:59 of Round 2. Du Plessis gets a 27. Unimpressed Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Khamzat’s win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 294, expects to "make it look easy" after watching the action in Abu Dhabi. Before Adesanya went toe-to-toe with Strickland, he was expected to fight top-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, at that same event until Du Plessis was unable to compete thanks to a nagging. Du Plessis is set to headline the first pay-per-view of 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as he faces the middleweight champion in Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. 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. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. 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. Dricus Du Plessis wants a middleweight title shot or Israel Adesanya next In July of this year, Dricus Du Plessis extended his UFC record to 6-0 with a second-round TKO win against Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist and former EFC and KSW champion. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. 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. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. 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. As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. . However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. The middleweight championship match between Du Plessis and champion Strickland will be the the main event of UFC 297 in Toronto on 20 January. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. Dricus Du Plessis loves calling his shot. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 30. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis Trevin Giles 1 Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. 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. 1 contender Du Plessis has shifted his focus to Strickland. 1 contender for the middleweight title. 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. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus du Plessis' recent comments about aiming to be the first true African UFC champion. 03% chance and a. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. April 28, 2023 8:00 am ET. 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. 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. 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. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Dricus du Plessis is not married. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. 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. 1 contender after. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. 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. The difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". m. Du Plessis is currently the No. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. That was one surprise from the evening. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. Former champion Whittaker,. 21 in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile. 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. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. Dricus Du Plessis wants his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Du Plessis, a former EFC dual-champion, expects his experience in championship rounds to. 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. American Strickland, 32, who shocked Israel. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos,. 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. 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). In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. 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. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. While Du. Israel Adesanya feels he’s been left without a title challenger. View Article. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. A win for either man is expected to earn. The South African middleweight was locked into a back-and-forth duel with Derek Brunson (23-9) on Saturday at UFC 285 in Las Vegas and had to reach. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. 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. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 297 main event Jan. Du Plessis’ previously. Du Plessis (16. No. 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. 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 Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Byron Pillay. 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. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. You can see UFC fights. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. Related Videos. If he tries to. 06. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. Having lost four of his past five bouts, the former UFC title challenger wants to make a statement against surging contender Du. With Sean Strickland defeating Adesanya this past Saturday at UFC 293 to claim the middleweight title, the looming Du Plessis. November 16, 2019. 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. 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. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. The UFC’s return to Canada will feature a title double-header. I’m gonna torture him. T he situation turned unpleasant inside the cage after Dricus Du Plessis delivered a knockout blow to Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. . Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. . With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. 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. Israel Adesanya vs Dricus Du Plessis Betting Odds. 12, 2023. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. 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 claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman Till bounced back. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. . THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. Stunning the. . 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. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. 185 lbs. 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. But 'Stillknock' recently had surgery on his nose, and. Earlier, Cameron Saaiman had rallied from getting a. 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 。. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. 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. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. MMA Junkie verified agreements are in place for the matchup between Du Plessis (16-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and Muniz (21-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC) with a person close to the situation following an initial report from UFC broadcast partner. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Israel Adesanya already envisioned confronting Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 290, but admits his emotions were high in the moment. He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC). Darren Till at UFC 282: Best photos Regardless of his spot on the card, a win over Brunson is expected to give Du Plessis a big jump in the middleweight rankings. Round one: Both tossing out kicks in the early going. Dricus du Plessis continued his middleweight takeover earlier tonight (Sat. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 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. The other. 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. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Du. Then things got. . On Saturday night at UFC 264, the South African fighter finished Trevin Giles with a devastating. 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. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. 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. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Nov. 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. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. 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. 20, 2024. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. チームCIT・MMA所属。. How to watch Dricus du Plessis fight Brad Tavares UFC 276 will be broadcast on SuperSport in South Africa, with the fight set to get underway at around 02:00 (SAST) on Sunday 3 July. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. 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. Gary A. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. 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. 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. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 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. South African fighter Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is the number one contender for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. Du Plessis out of Adesanya fight. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya got off easy at UFC 293. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. March 16, 2023 9:30 am ET. Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. November 13, 2019. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. , Dec. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. We are Africa we fear nothing. 10, 2022) at UFC 282 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. While Chimaev defeated Kamaru Usman in what was billed as a title eliminator at UFC 294. 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 breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 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. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. Currently ranked at No. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. 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. After he put his rivalry with Alex Pereira to bed at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya immediately had his sights set on Dricus Du Plessis, and he made it personal from the get-go. 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. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Dricus Du Plessis def. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently.