Stephan. UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has already defeated Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) twice in title fights â most recently by close decision at UFC 271. Darren Till vs Dricus Du Plessis odds and pick; Ilia Topuria vs Bryce Mitchell odds and pick; UFC 282 Odds & Betting Notes. Andre Muniz â UFC Fight Night 220. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis went to war at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Five years ago today, South Africa's Dricus du Plessis became the KSW welterweight champion with this victory over Croatia's Roberto Soldic at KSW 43 back in. Whittaker predicted a Cannonier win, but didnât see a high output fight. Dricus Du Plessis Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 290 Load More; Follow Along Live. Join this channel to get acces. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. FAQ; Register; Tap In; Tapology. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights By MMA Fighting Newswire Jul 8, 2023, 11:38pm EDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook. Megan Olivi interviews Dricus Du Plessis after his impressive win vs. We have you covered for all of tonightâs UFC 290 results, including the middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) suffered a second-round TKO loss to Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) earlier this month at UFC 290, where he claimed that he didnât show up. Tom Aspinall vs. UFC. May 26, 2023 2:30 pm ET. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms PrivacyAdesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN. Fight Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2023. ufc 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodríguez, ufc 290 Brandon Moreno vs Alexandre Pantoja, ufc 290 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis,ufc 290 Jalin Tur. June 30, 2023 9:20 pm ET. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged from his middleweight title eliminator with former champ Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) by second-round TKO at T-Mobile Arena in Las. The South African is also currently riding a seven-fight win streak. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. The fight aired live on ESPN+. The winner of the Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis fight will earn the right to challenge the current middleweight kingpin, Israel Adesanya, in a title fight later this year. Dricus Du Plessis . The. Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Du Plessisâ team has cited a foot injury that âDDPâ carried into his fight with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis. 5) were booked to battle at UFC 290, which took place. Alan Jouban says that Robert Whittaker needs to do something special â namely lay waste to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 â to get people interested in seeing him fight Israel Adesanya for a. Details of fights subject to change. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. But when he couldnât make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. #ufc290 #ufc #robertwhittaker Brendan Allen vs. The Aussie champion suffered a TKO loss at the hands of South African beast Dricus Du Plessis when he was rocked in the second round and was eventually unable to escape a position of trying to. Initially, Adesanya was expected to defend his title against South Africaâs Dricus du Plessis â who earned the right to a championship shot after beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he suffered a second-round TKO defeat to Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a middleweight title eliminator at T-Mobile Arena in Las. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. The 30-year-old Ankalaev has opened as the betting chalk in all 10 of his UFC fights and has never faced odds tighter than -205. Haffey/Getty Images) South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply canât see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. South Africaâs 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. Inevitable-Staff-467 âą 3 mo. Choose your ultimate sports viewing package Stream. 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. . KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. MMA: UFC 290 - Whittaker vs Du Plessis. Compatriot and fellow . Rodriguez. Dricus Du Plessis Born: January 14, 1994 (Age: 29) in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa Division: Middleweight Height: 6â0â Reach: 76â Record: 19-2 Association: Team CIT Stage of Career. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis took place in the feature fight of UFC 290 and it looks like Israel Adesanya is next. Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 282 is a must win for Darren Till if he wants to stay relevant in the title picture. Israel Adesanya will fight Robert Whittaker next if âThe Reaperâ beats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290, which takes place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 8, 2023, but his team. 85 m. Du Plessis January 20, 2024 Sean Strickland vs. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. , Dec. How to watch Rob Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in Australia Robert Whittakerâs next fight will be held in July at UFC 290 against Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis may have been a little light on the. In what is surely to be the no. #5 Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) Lightweight: #11 Jalin Turner (13-6) vs. Dricus Du Plessis Robert Whittaker. South Africaâs Du Plessis has finished all but one of his professional wins and is coming off back-to-back stoppages of. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. Rodriguez Jul. 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. Dricus Du Plessis def. Robert Whittaker vs. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Farah Hannoun. Dricus Du Plessis on the main card. Rodriguez takes place on July 8th at. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. du Plessis as a title. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Robert Whittaker thinks itâs only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Dricus Du Plessis . Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 5) vs. The fight aired live on ESPN+. đŽ UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis (UFC 290) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. In his last three bouts he has defeated Kelvin Gastelum ( Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin. Robert Whittaker is scheduled to face the surging South African Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8. South Africaâs Dricus du Plessis thumped Australiaâs Robert Whittaker by TKO halfway through the second round of their main card fight at UFC 290 in the early hours of Sunday morning, 9 July. 2 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on No. . Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) took out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) with a second-round TKO at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. A rightful No. PFL. That was supposed to be South Africaâs Dricus Du Plessis, who scored his own massive upset in July, earning a second-round TKO over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. Robert Whittaker (185. The hope is that the winner of Whittaker vs. The black belt in hapkido, karate, bjj, Tuf Ww tournament winner and former Ufc Mw champion Robert Whittaker entered this fight with a mma record of 24-6-0 (58% finishing rate) and he is ranked as the No. RodrĂguez is an ongoing mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship taking place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. 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. FULL UFC 290 RESULTS. The winner of the Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis fight will earn the right to challenge the current middleweight kingpin, Israel Adesanya, in a title fight later this year. Highlights - Darren Till vs Dricus du Plessis. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. With the summer slate approaching. Highlights - Robert Whittaker v Dricus Du Plessis. 1 2 3 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis UFC 290 Paradise Las Vegas Fight Video Full HD Free Stream Replay Part A. Robert Whittaker is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion and still a formidable force in the 185-pound division. Full Archive DraftKings Nation. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis took place in the feature fight of UFC 290 and it looks like Israel Adesanya is next. 2K subscribers. Rodriguez July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker vs. UFC 290 Watch Party. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) said he was ready to defend his title against Du Plessis next, but the. Dricus Du Plessis vs Robert Whittaker was a huge upset finish for Dricus, who found the perfect strategy for the jab. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. . 9. A white South African dude calling himself the King of Africa against the sport's most popular new age fighter who loves playing into the. For more on Whittaker vs. MMA Fightingâs Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du Plessis (16-2) in a middleweight bout at UFC 276, which takes place July 2 at T. This has made him the fifth-ranked middleweight in the UFC and put him in pole position for a title shot if he can. 19-2-0. Okamoto: From a rankings perspective , it makes sense. Israel Adesanya was expected to face Du Plessis at UFC 293 in September for the organizationâs return to Sydney. Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fightingâs Jed Meshew. A middleweight matchup between former UFC champion Robert Whittaker and streaking contender Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for UFC 290 on July 8 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Izzy stares at Du Plessis after incredible TKO finish over Whittaker. Instead, UFC president Dana White and the promotional brass already have made. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight. #ufc290 #WhittakerDuPlessis #WhittakervsDuPlessisNo Copyright Content | UFC 290: Whittaker vs DuPlessis Full Fight(DISCLAIMER) This is only UFC 4 simulations. UFC 285 - Derek Brunson vs Dricus Du Plessis - Mar 05, 2023 Watch UFC 285 Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis def. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. âThe winner of that fight will fight Adesanya later this year,â White said. And, in general, Du Plessis doesnât sound like a man in a big rush now that he. He won the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round. Esta pelea parece ser una eliminatoria de título en toda regla. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. 4 Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker inside two. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. That was supposed to be South Africaâs Dricus Du Plessis, who scored his own massive upset in July, earning a second-round TKO over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker vs. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. Whittaker vs du Plessis UFC 290 prefight talk suffering from excessive mutual respect. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. And while all the attention will be on the two featherweights, the card also features some big fights. Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whittaker has good reason to go into the Du Plessis bout full of confidence, having not lost a fight scheduled for three rounds since 2014. In July of this year, Dricus Du Plessis extended his UFC record to 6-0 with a second-round TKO win against Robert Whittaker. Rodriguez took place July 8. This is my full fight reaction an. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel đ Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Robert Whittaker conceded he was clutching at straws when he finally managed to claw his way out of purgatory by requesting a fight against rising contender Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. By Ryan Harkness Jul 11, 2023, 8:44am EDT. 1 contender fight in front of him against Dricus Du Plessis, who Whittaker shares the Octagon with at UFC 290, the upcoming pay-per-view event scheduled for July 9 at the T-Mobile. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. 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. UFC boss Dana White announced on Instagram on Saturday that Whittaker (24-6) would take on rising contender Dricus du Plessis (19-2) in a title eliminator at UFC 290 as part of International Fight. Du Plessis faced Derek Brunson on 4 March 2023, at UFC 285. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Val Woodburn (7-0)Elsewhere on the card, Aussie star Robert Whittaker looks to earn another shot at UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis. Whittaker (24-6 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since September of 2022 in Paris, where he earned a lopsided decision victory over Marvin. Yoel Romero II: Forrest Griffin vs. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. 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. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. 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. It was a jaw-dropping. Farah Hannoun. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Robert Whittaker vs. Itâs easy to see why Teixeira turned down a short-notice fight vs Ankalaev. Robert Whittaker vs. . So when it does happen, naturally we have to take advantage of it and break things down early â like with the upcoming middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis, which UFC. 1 contender at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis needs just one punch to knock out Trevin Giles in their prelim bout at UFC 264. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) takes on Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) at UFC 290 on. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight veterans Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis will square off this weekend (Sat. Dricus du Plessis, aka Stillknocks (top), punches Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout in Las Vegas on 8 July 2023. UFC 290 is live tonight with a fight between Robert Whittaker vs. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. . Sergei Pavlovich full fight preview | UFC 295. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus Du. Whittaker is an athlete who eats setbacks and adversity for breakfast. It'll be a while before a new contender gets to Izzy I bet. and shows terrific fight IQ. Unfortunately for. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fightingâs Jed Meshew. Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he suffered a second-round TKO defeat to Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in a middleweight title eliminator at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. The stakes couldn't be higher! Check out our UFC odds. In his second appearance of. Robert Whittaker is gearing up to face Dricus Du Plessis in a highly anticipated middleweight bout at UFC 290 in July. Dricus Du Plessis Fight Odds: Robert Whittaker -380 Dricus Du Plessis +300 UFC 290 Full Fight Cards: UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Du Plessis hoped the impressive performance would get him a title shot. 25 million. 6). 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Dricus Du Plessis, Whittaker suffered a stunning second round upset. Dricus Du Plessis (186) vs. Sport. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Dan Hooker. Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis: How to Watch, Start Time, Predictions. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Search; Forum; Rankings; Fightcenter; News; Fighters;. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. Du Plessis will be healthy enough to turn around for a showdown with Adesanya. 22 of 44 29 of 54 50% 53% 16 of 35 13 of 36 2 of 4 9 of 10 4 of 5 7 of 8 21 of 43 21 of 44 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 8 of 10 Round 2 Robert Whittaker . âStillknocksâ is slated to. 5-ranked contender of South Africa. Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) reclaimed his belt from Alex Pereira at UFC 287 and now finds himself having already defended his belt against the top-five ranked 185 pounders. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash. UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise,Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States in the Middleweight Robert Whittaker vs. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Du Plessis (19-2) landed at No. 'The Last Stylebender' has. Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. . Advertisement. Watch full fight Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Coming off the biggest win of his career with a stoppage victory over Darren Till, South Africaâs Dricus du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) doesnât think it will be long before he fights for the. . The UFC has booked a No. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be âtougher fight than Khamzat Chimaevâ Sean Strickland is preparing for a war at UFC 297 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Jan. Dricus du Plessis; Born 14 January 1994 (age 29) Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa: Other names: Stillknocks: Height: 6 ft 0 in (1. Now, Whittaker is on the doorstep with the chance to defeat Du Plessis and get his trilogy bout with Adesanya in Australia. Hot Tweets: Robbie Lawlerâs perfect ending, Alexander Volkanovskiâs greatness, Dricus Du Plessis and the rest of UFC 290. . For more on Whittaker vs. Val Woodburn via TKO: R1, 0:38Dricus du Plessis has put South Africa firmly on the MMA map with a memorable TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Former #UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker talks to the media ahead of his contender bout with Dricus Du Plessis at #UFC290, including why Du Plessis. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN (UK). Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. #ufc290 #dricusduplessis #robertwhittaker #full #fight #live #reaction #ufc #sports #lasvegasThey also faced off in the Octagon following Du Plessisâ win against Robert Whittaker. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis Full Fight - UFC 290 Fight NightTurn on notifications, that way you'll know when the next video is online!Jul 10, 2023 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. . Dricus Du PlessisDarren Till vs. full fight card updates for the "Amosov vs. Du Plessis rose up to the occasion in spite of being a. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker's 'warrior spirit' Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fightIn July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Related Videos. . EA Sports UFC 5 announced, full reveal set for September. South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis reacts after defeating England's Darren Till in a middleweight fight during the UFC 282 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Till has. . Listen the words of the winner or the two fighters after their bout, here is the UFC 290 post-fight octagon interview of Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. It creates a new story for the division, a new face and ultimately will be able to sustain the middleweight. 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. . Post-fight interview. . Rob Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis confirmed for UFC 290 . He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round. âStill Knocksâ overcame the odds, beating âThe Reaperâ to earn himself the next shot at Middleweight champion, Israel. We have you covered for all of tonightâs UFC 290 results, including the middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. On Saturday, July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Dricus «Stillknocks» Du Plessis in a 3-round middleweight bout. Jalin Turner is set to meet Dan Hooker in a lightweight. Robert Whittaker by TKO 2:23, Round 2 UFC 290: Watch Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis highlights Watch highlights from the key main card bout:Israel Adesanya expects to fight Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title in Sydney this September, but wants their hyped trilogy showdown to be held outdoors at an NRL stadium. Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno vs. The last Izzy vs Whittaker fight was pretty fun but I'm not dying for a third. Rodriguez at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023. Ahead of this highly anticipated bout, the South African fighter has shared his. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis â willingness to fight him at UFC 290. 1 contender for the middleweight title with a dominant second-round finish of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. Israel Adesanya has a major beef with Dricus Du Plessis, a fight between them would be easy to promote, and itâd be a guaranteed fresh matchup against a top contender for the UFC middleweight champion. Even as the UFC were looking to finalize Adesanya vs. Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290. Games. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Catch the video highlights below. Tuivasa. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. But Rob can also fight ugly as well, so weâll se. Robert Whittaker has faced the best of the best in the UFC, and he expects his fight with Dricus Du Plessis to be another memorable encounter. Du Plessis was unable to fight at UFC 293 due to a foot injury sustained just before his bout with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis, and Jalin Turner vs. Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. âStill Knocksâ overcame the odds, beating âThe Reaperâ to earn himself the next shot at Middleweight champion, Israel. But a third fight, Whittaker will be very. June 19, 2023 9:30 am ET. First streamed on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs. 5. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Who won Whittaker vs Du Plessis fight? Dricus Du Plessis defeated Robert Whittaker via TKO at 2:23, round 2. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis â second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Robert Whittaker discusses his outlook and preparation for taking on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Luke Thomas analyzes how Dricus Du Plessis knocked out Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Whittaker lost the middleweight title. whether or not Du Plessis will be his next fight wonât be settled until Du Plessis meets former champion Robert Whittaker in what UFC president Dana White has determined will be a title eliminator at UFC 290. and Du Plessis will fight for a world title in the UFC for the first time. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Stricklandâs UFC Middleweight Championship. Robert Whittaker thinks itâs only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of the UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Robert Whittaker by TKO, Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker (29-28, 29-28) defeats Jalin Turner (29-28) by split decision Bo Nickal defeats Val Woodburn by KO (strikes) at 0:38 of. If he defeats Dricus du Plessis, who is ranked #5, he'll have the strongest claim to a title fight. Dricus du Plessisâs fight to bring the belt back home. Dricus du Plessis. A white South African dude calling himself the King of Africa against the sport's most popular new age fighter who loves playing into the anime narratives. The entire main card will be in attendance, including Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez, who fight for the unified featherweight title in the main event; Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and challenger Alexandre Pantoja, who meet in the co-headliner; as well as the remaining matchups of Robert Whittaker vs. Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs. Record After Fight. . Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Inevitable-Staff-467 âą 3 mo. . Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis fight Saturday in UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena. Read more on Publisher's website. 5 ranked Dricus Du Plessis. Method KO/TKO. The UFC has booked a No. Loss. Dricus Du Plessis booked himself a world title shot against Israel Adesanya with a stunning second round stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis Robert Whittaker of New Zealand reacts after his middleweight fight against Marvin Vettori of Italy during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on. Dricus Du Plessis Fight Odds: Robert Whittaker -380 Dricus Du Plessis +300 UFC 290 Full Fight Cards: UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez UFC 290 Brandon Moreno. Whittaker enters this fight with a 24-6 record and has won 42 percent of his fights by decision. +260 (Moderate Underdog)By Chris Taylor - July 8, 2023. 6 in the official middleweight rankings by stopping Derek Brunson at UFC 285 last March in âSin City. . KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45.