Du Plessis just underwent surgery to fix a sinus issue that had him getting a tiny fraction of the Oxygen needed to fight at an elite level. Learn about his stats, records, highlights, photos, videos and more on his official UFC profile. Dricus du Plessis was born on 14 January 1994 in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Byron Pillay. Dricus du Plessis. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. No. South Africa’s finest punched his ticket to a surefire shot at UFC gold at UFC 290 in July 2023. Du Plessis, a South African native, said he would be the first true African UFC champion since he still lives in Africa. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Advertisement. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). m. He began wrestling training two years. 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. Tasked. In a recent interview with Fox West Texas, 2nd ranked middleweight contender shared his thoughts on getting a title shot next. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares via 3 Round Decision #94. Brunson catches a body kick and muscles Du Plessis down into side control. Dricus du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. 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. UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday that Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC 297 main event. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Dricus du Plessis is getting set for a serious top contender’s bout. Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. After his dominant win over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) punched his ticket to a title fight with Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC). He is set to face Brad Tavares in the preliminary card of the. , Mar. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Dricus Du Plessis is taunting Team Adesanya after receiving title shot against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Du Plessis claimed he and teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. South Africa’s finest is proud to be an African. With a prelim victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 on Saturday, middleweight Dricus du Plessis continues his undefeated run in the Octagon and now claims th. Dricus du Plessis was born on November 12, 1993, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 1 contender status with a huge round two TKO stoppage of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in. About equal (162 votes) 712 votes total Vote Now. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski simply can’t see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. 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. In the co-main event, a new women’s bantamweight champion will be. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. He held the titles of middleweight and welterweight champion while competing in the Extreme Fighting Championship's (EFC) middleweight division before joining the UFC. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Then things got. Dricus, if he wins, I’m gonna punish him. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Since arriving to the UFC in 2020, the South African middleweight has done nothing but deliver banger after banger and finish after finish (four in five. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 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. Dricus Du Plessis Shares His Two-Fight Roadmap After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 Title Win: 'Let's Settle This Like Men'. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. UFC 294. Concerning watching Du Plessis running forward trying to force his 1-2 with his chin right in the air at the start. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. Brunson (23-8 MMA, 14-6 UFC) and Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) have agreed to meet on the March 4 card, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view following. Du Plessis made the most of his opportunity to climb into the top fifteen rankings. South Africa could have its first UFC champion in the form of a fighter who takes pride in putting his opponents to sleep. . This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. At UFC 287, Adesanya reclaimed the middleweight title with a spectacular second round knockout of his longtime rival Alex Pereira. 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. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. At 29 years old, he holds a 19-2 professional record with 18 finishes–surprisingly 10 of. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more. Robert Whittaker vs. Set your clocks now. Prior to that, the South African was coming off a submission win over Darren Till at December’s UFC 282 event. Related Videos. 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. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. However, due to injury, Du Plessis was unable to make a. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. 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. 1 contender for the middleweight title. He was born on January 14th, 1994, and his nationality is South African. . 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). 10-ranked UFC middleweight Dricus du Plessis is not happy with his card placement for UFC 285. 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. Riding high off the momentum of six consecutive wins (four in UFC), Du Plessis. . 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. Greatest Middleweight MMA Fight of All Time #56. Nine years and 11 months into his professional MMA career, Dricus du Plessis has fought 22 times against 20 different. du Plessis is in some hot water after some recent comments he made. Prior to. 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. 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. One minute in. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 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. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. The former interim middleweight title challenger now will face another prospect in dangerous finisher Dricus. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Dricus Du Plessis echoes ‘disrespect’ from UFC giving winner of Khamzat-Usman next middleweight title shot - MMAmania. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Jan 14, 1994Name: Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. 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. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis thumped Australia’s 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. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till. Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on January 20th at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Brunson (23-8 MMA, 14-6 UFC) and Du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) have agreed to meet on the March 4 card, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+ Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Tavares, who's fought for more than 12 years in the UFC, faces another up-and-comer in Du Plessis. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Dricus Du Plessis has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 269 bout with Andre Muniz next month due to an. Continuing, Dricus Du Plessis said that while time away may be good for Israel Adesanya, he shouldn’t wait to long to get back in the game: “I think he deserves some time away from the sport. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. Recently, Chael Sonnen claimed that Du Plessis had "mystery injuries that he. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. 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 difference between 170 and 185 is one of the reasons why Du Plessis believes that Khamzat cannot do great things. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. He is renowned for his submission abilities as well. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. ‘Stillknocks’ unleashed a devastating punch in the second round that left Whittaker frozen and sealed the deal with a TKO finish. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. 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. No. This is the UFC 282 live blog for Darren Till vs. Back at UFC 290, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis faced off in the Octagon following the latter’s win over Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis knows the difficulty of the challenges ahead of him. Cannonier Jul. 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 Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. Sean Strickland has taken Dricus du Plessis' side when it comes to du Plessis' controversial remarks about African UFC fighters. Strickland (28-5) will be seeking his first title defense. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. The UFC middleweight division has a ready-made feud between the reigning two-time champion and South. Pro MMA Record: 20-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Stillknocks. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. 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. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 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. 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. His dedication and talent soon became evident as he rose through the ranks of the local fighting scene, eventually. Du Plessis knows Chimaev's fighting style well, just like all UFC fighters. 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. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) grudge match for the belt going down at UFC 293, which takes. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. UFC 290 appeared to have sorted out the immediate Middleweight title picture, seeing Dricus Du Plessis pull off a massive second. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. 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). As confirmed at the post-event press conference, the bonus will pay out $75 000 (R1. He Will DESTROY Robert Whittaker!How many awesome fighters have we seen who can't break their losing streak? You don't have to go far to get an example, just. But now the heat really is going to be turned up. 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. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a professional MMA fighter from South Africa. A win for either man is expected to earn. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. 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 。. Subscribe to get all the latest. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. com: Sean O’Malley opens as biggest favorite in trio of first three 2024 UFC title fights. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis - Betting Odds - UFC 290 : Volkanovski vs. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes the stakes are very high for UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya ahead of his fight with Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. August 10, 2023 9:40 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis. That includes No. It's going to be a nasty promotional build to UFC 293 in Sydney, but at least it features. Dricus Du Plessis knows the fight game isn’t fair. Dricus du Plessis' next fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023, against Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t like the direction his rivalry with Israel Adesanya is headed. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. 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. 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. 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. . Dricus du Plessis was born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, on January 14, 1994. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya next. A key middleweight scrap at UFC 285 saw longtime veteran Derek Brunson set to face off with surging South African contender Dricus Du Plessis. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Till (18-4-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) will look to snap a two-fight losing skid when he faces South African knockout artist Dricus Du Plessis (17-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) at UFC 282 on Dec. A new era is underway in the UFC middleweight division, and it's. Du Plessis’ previously. Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis shared an intense face-off in the aftermath of UFC 290, where 'Stillknocks' secured an incredible second-round knockout over Robert Whittaker to secure a. Dricus du Plessis is not married. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has responded to recent comments by middleweight Dricus Du Plessis, who claimed he and his teammate Cameron Saaimon were the only true African UFC fighters. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. We. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. 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. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. , March 4, 2023) . The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! The post Dricus Du Plessis gets his title shot in. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Ahead of his most recent appearance at UFC 285, Du Plessis, who was born in South Africa, took a shot at. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African middleweight fighter who has won nine fights in the UFC and is the current champion. Dricus Du Plessis advises Israel Adesanya against taking an extended break. from MMAmania. Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker def. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Du Plessis followed up and closed the show in a dramatic effort that would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. 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. You can see UFC fights. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. Gary A. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. South Africa’s Du Plessis has finished all but one of his professional wins and is coming off back-to-back stoppages of former title challenger. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. Dricus du Plessis; Informações Nascimento 14 de janeiro de 1994 (29 anos) Hatfield, Pretória, África do Sul: Nacionalidade sul-africano: Outros nomes Stillknocks Altura 1,85 m [1] Peso 84 kg Divisão Peso Médio Peso Meio-Médio: Envergadura 193 cm Modalidade Wrestling, Kickboxing: Luta por Hatfield, Pretória: Equipe Team CIT MMA Período. Dricus Du Plessis still wants to settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya but not until he’s champion. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. Du Plessis is currently. Dricus Du Plessis may soon get the opportunity to headline a UFC event after his convincing win over Darren Till. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. Q. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Adesanya stepped into the octagon. 185 lbs. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Du Plessis’ previously. Instead, “Borz” will return to the sidelines while newly-crowned middleweight champion Sean Strickland makes his first division title defense against No. Du Plessis is a South African fighter who’s drawn some controversy for repeatedly saying he wanted. 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. Du Plessis' future could be determined by Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira for the Middleweight belt. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2022; Du Plessis Decision Round 3. The 29-year-old native of South Africa is an impressive athlete with good size and one. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. 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. The Pretoria pounder didn't waste the golden opportunity, hurting Whittaker with a flurry of follow-up strikes which forced the Aussie to collapse to. 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. 1 contender for the middleweight title. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Not invited to the 185 pound title party: contender Khamzat Chimaev, who. He presently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the middleweight class. Dricus Du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev has yet to feel the strength of a real 185-pounder, and he would absolutely love to do the honors. UFC 297, headlined by a middleweight title fight between champion Sean Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) and Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC), takes place Jan. He said 2027. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. 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. Dricus du Plessis set up a UFC middleweight title showdown with champ Israel Adesanya with a second-round stoppage of ex-champ Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. Stats. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. 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. Watch UFC 285 full fight video highlights: Dricus du Plessis vs. If he comes back in 2027, he’s gonna get hurt. 6, 2023. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) finished Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July to remain unbeaten in the octagon. UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has offered a title shot to Sean Strickland because No. Despite winning a middleweight title eliminator this past July, it is Sean Strickland challenging reigning champ Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. 総合格闘技記録 - SHERDOG. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. 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. . Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. Morning Report: Sean Strickland says Dricus Du Plessis will be ‘tougher fight than Khamzat Chimaev’ Sean Strickland is preparing for a war at UFC 297 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Jan. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. ” It’s no secret that Adesanya wants Du Plessis to win. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. MMA Junkie: Charles Jourdain wants 'a lot more money' to face ranked names with UFC 297 win ; MMAFighting. Chael Sonnen has backed a title shot for Dricus Du Plessis following Adesanya's return to the throne at UFC 287. Unfortunately, for. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 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. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise of becoming a house-hold name in the MMA world with a unanimous decision win over American Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on Saturday. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Unbeaten in the UFC, Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) is. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel Adesanya. View Article. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. “The Last Stylebender” went face-to-face with Dricus Du Plessis, who ended his night with a. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. Dricus Du Plessis knows he may have ruffled some feathers at the UFC, but he’s not sure why. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. As it stands. 1 contender after. Dricus du Plessis Cross Trains With The Blue Bulls. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, by not just beating Robert Whittaker, but making it look almost easy. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) stopped Derek Brunson (23-9 MMA, 14-7 UFC) on the preliminary card of Saturday’s UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. 01. 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. November 13, 2019. I don’t need your airtime at all, I have my whole continent of AFRICA behind me. 6 in the official UFC middleweight rankings, South Africa’s “Stillknocks” has been perfect in. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped. 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 has a background in kickboxing, judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and uses a combination of striking and grappling in his fights. Making the most of his opportunities has been South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who stopped perennial top 10 stalwart Derek Brunson with strikes in March. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) was not pleased with Du Plessis’ comments on wanting to be the first real African champion – where he argued that Africa-born Adesanya, Francis Ngannou, and Kamaru. Gary A.