By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Jul 8, 2023, 11:02pm EDT. Rodriguez took place July 8. Robert Whittaker returns to action on Saturday, July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he faces Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 live on ESPN+ PPV. Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ANALYSIS Coming off an upset win over former champion Robert Whittaker, Du Plessis could have fought Israel Adesanya for middleweight gold at UFC 293 had the former not been unavailable due to a lingering injury. Robert Whittaker vs. 05:17. 5. 17, 2021 U-DEC 5 5:00 win. Adesanya fought Strickland instead, and the latter seized his opportunity to win gold. 83 m) Weight. 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. On Saturday, du Plessis took down Australian professional mixed martial artist Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, booking himself a world title shot against Adesanya. Du Plessis rose up to the occasion in spite of being a. Dricus Du Plessis. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of the UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Although. Related Videos. 00:30. Choose your ultimate sports viewing package Stream. Tom Aspinall vs. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Filed under: News UFC Latest News Dricus Du Plessis vs. See the highlights from UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Driscus Du Plessis Highlights video from Las Vegas, NV. Highlights from the middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NevadaUFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Robert Whittaker, for UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. PFL. Dricus Du Plessis. Whittaker rebounded with a unanimous decision win over former title. At UFC 290, former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is due to meet rising title threat Dricus Du Plessis in a bout that could determine the next challenger for champion Israel Adesanya. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. UFC. Highlights - Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis. Then things got ugly. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. But Sonnen is. That was supposed to be South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who scored his own massive upset in July, earning a second-round TKO over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. The last Izzy vs Whittaker fight was pretty fun but I'm not dying for a third. Dricus Du. Du Plessis (19-2) landed at No. Okamoto: From a rankings perspective , it makes sense. It'll be a while before a new contender gets to Izzy I bet. Robert Whittaker's last win also came against 'The Italian Dream'. Catch the video highlights below. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Dricus Du Plessis solidified his first chance at gold on Saturday when he defeated fellow contender Robert Whittaker in the UFC 290 featured bout. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. That leaves No. #12 Dan Hooker (22-12) Middleweight: Bo Nickal (4-0) vs. Sandhagen Oct. And, in general, Du Plessis doesn’t sound like a man in a big rush now that he. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash. Whittaker pits Robert The Reaper / Bobby Knuckles Whittaker vs Yoel Soldier of God Romero fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Jul 8, 2017. Strickland being announced as the UFC 293 main event, it seemed that Dricus du Plessis would be facing 'The Last Stylebender' in Australia. Dricus Du Plessis, says he didn't show up to fight Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in defeat in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. Dricus Du Plessis was a +350 underdog coming into his fight against Robert Whittaker, but he once again proved the bookies wrong by dropping Whittaker on his butt halfway through the second round. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis’ massive second-round TKO upset of Robert Whittaker in the UFC 290 featured bout and subsequent faceoff with Israel Adesanya, which got heated and was filled by racial slurs from the current middleweight champion leading into a potential title grudge match at UFC 293 in Sydney on Sept. 1 contender for the middleweight title with a dominant second-round finish of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Rodríguez 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 (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. By Chris Taylor - July 8, 2023. Dricus du Plessis def. . . UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. 6-ranked Dricus Du Plessis, a worthy middleweight at 19-2, I just can’t imagine anyone besides Adesanya picking that fight over a Pereira trilogy. Method KO/TKO. Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker (25-6; 15-4 in the UFC) will put his 9+ year record on the line with being undefeated since 2014 to opponent’s not named Israel Adesanya when he goes up against the surging South African prospect, Dricus Du Plessis (19-2; 5-0 in the UFC), who is looking to earn a title shot with a win over former champion. Search; Forum; Rankings; Fightcenter; News; Fighters;. 1 2 3 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis UFC 290 Paradise Las Vegas Fight Video Full HD Free Stream Replay Part A. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Du Plessis has made himself undeniable in the middleweight division and will carry an 8-fight winning streak into the title bout. In the second round, he knocked out the New Zealand native, earning himself a $50,000 performance bonus in the process. In his second appearance of. rising contender Dricus du Plessis for UFC 290 this July in Las Vegas, Nevada. First streamed on Saturday, July 8, 2023. 5-ranked contender of South Africa. But a third fight, Whittaker will be very. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. So when it does happen, naturally we have to take advantage of it and break things down early – like with the upcoming middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis, which UFC. 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. Compatriot and fellow . 6 in the official middleweight rankings by stopping Derek Brunson at UFC 285 last March in “Sin City. In what is surely to be the no. 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. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight. Honestly, 70 [percent chance Whittaker wins], but I really want Dricus. Jalin Turner (158)*A potential loss to “The Reaper” would be only the third of Du Plessis’ 10-year career (5-0 in UFC, 19-2 overall) and snap a seven-fight unbeaten streak. Dricus Du Plessis was a +350 underdog coming into his fight against Robert Whittaker, but he once again proved the bookies wrong by dropping Whittaker on his butt halfway through the second round. Dricus du Plessis def. He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round. Darren Till from inside T-Mobile Arena in. 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. 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. 9 of 26 33 of 50 34% 66% 7 of 24 25 of 41 Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with members of the media following his UFC 290 victory over Robert Whittaker on Saturday. 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. He now takes on Robert Whittaker in a career-defining fight. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN (UK). DC & RC. Download the BT Sport app for your mobile or tablet. Dricus du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker for his next fight at UFC Vegas 290: Volkanovski vs. Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise,Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States in the Middleweight Robert Whittaker vs. UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. 1 contender after finishing Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, but when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 to face then-champion Israel Adesanya, the title shot was awarded to Strickland. 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. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Dricus Du PlessisDarren Till vs. Details of fights subject to change. This still leaves Whittaker without an opponent, although he also expressed interest in a matchup with Dricus du Plessis. #ufc290 #dricusduplessis #robertwhittaker #full #fight #live #reaction #ufc #sports #lasvegasThey also faced off in the Octagon following Du Plessis’ win against Robert Whittaker. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Dricus Du Plessis | Full Fight & Highlights | Middleweight Tilte robert whittaker dricus du plessis,whittaker dricus du ples. Robert Whittaker. and shows terrific fight IQ. Sandhagen Oct. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. In July of this year, Dricus Du Plessis extended his UFC record to 6-0 with a second-round TKO win against Robert Whittaker. With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Dricus Du Plessis knocked out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a potential middleweight title eliminator fight at UFC 290. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Dricus du Plessis caught up with BT Sport's Caroline Pearce after a stunning KO over Robert Whittaker and face-off with Israel Adesanya. 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. #5 Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) Lightweight: #11 Jalin Turner (13-6) vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. 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. Dricus du Plessis; Born 14 January 1994 (age 29) Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa: Other names: Stillknocks: Height: 6 ft 0 in (1. “His resilience,” Whittaker said. 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. Watch full fight Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Israel Adesanya was expected to face Du Plessis at UFC 293 in September for the organization’s return to Sydney. , Dec. Robert Whittaker vs. 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. 45% of wins. , Jul. 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. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. ISRAEL Adesanya has long been convinced he could sell out an Australia stadium for UFC 293 – regardless of whether he fights Robert Whittaker or Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker y Dricus du Plessis se enfrentarán este sábado 8 de Julio en UFC 290, en un combate entre dos de los mejores peleadores de las 185 libras, cuyo ganador levantará su brazo como futuro retador de la. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. FULL UFC 290 RESULTS. Sport. Du Plessis was originally the No. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Esta pelea parece ser una eliminatoria de título en toda regla. About. And while all the attention will be on the two featherweights, the card also features some big fights. Robert Whittaker will face off with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Prior to Adesanya vs. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. 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. LIVE NOW. 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. Rodriguez took place July 8. In Australia, the event aired on Sunday, July 9 live on Main Event on Kayo. Dricus Du Plessis, Whittaker suffered a stunning second round upset. Du Plessis will be healthy enough to turn around for a showdown with Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Rodriguez July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker vs. . UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in. Works #15 Rob, Rob drops out of rankings Izzy GOATed after 17 wins over Robert Whittaker with 15 of them in consecutive defenses. 5) were booked to battle at UFC 290, which took place. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN (UK). Israel Adesanya goes OFF on Dricus Du Plessis after Whittaker KO! Footage credit : Helen Yee Sports - Follow her @helenyeesports#robertwhittaker #dricusduplessis #knockout #ufc #mma #highlightsJust over a week ago, UFC announced former champion Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis wants to be UFC champion, and it doesn’t matter to him if he has to go through Israel Adesanya or someone else. Join this channel to get acces. Now, Whittaker is on the doorstep with the chance to defeat Du Plessis and get his trilogy bout with Adesanya in Australia. 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. ROBERT Whittaker says Sean Strickland is “too low” in the UFC rankings to get next crack at him – and says South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis is the only logical fight if he isn’t granted. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis, aka Stillknocks (top), punches Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout in Las Vegas on 8 July 2023. June 19, 2023 9:30 am ET. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. . Dricus du Plessis full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 282 pay-per-view (PPV) main card match this weekend (Sat. Catch the video highlights below. 00:03:35, 11/07/2023 at 10:39 GMT+1. UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Driscus Du Plessis Highlights MMAWeekly. Preview the highly anticipated UFC 290 main card matchup between top middleweights, Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis, both vying for a shot at the titl. Du Plessis faced Derek Brunson on 4 March 2023, at UFC 285. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. He wants to have an easy fight, for me it's du Plessis, he is way easier than Whittaker" [1:07 - 1:27] 'Poatan' also brought up that 'Izzy' wants to make history in the sport and continue. The. April 28, 2023 6:30 pm ET. FULL UFC 290 RESULTS. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. ” Aside from the personal animosity, Adesanya also wants du Plessis. Loss #5. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. The UFC has booked a No. 'Stillknocks' is away from the much-coveted title shot by one fight as he takes on former UFC champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Robert Whittaker is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion and still a formidable force in the 185-pound division. Whittaker’s striking skills and experience make him the favorite to win,. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis Full Fight - UFC 290 Fight Of The NightTurn on notifications, that way you'll know when the next video is online! Thank. UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis - FULL FIGHT Breakdown #robertwhittaker #dricusduplessis #ufc #mma #worldofmmaouth African professional mixed. Robert Whittaker (185. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Robert Whittaker vs. 08, 2023 KO/TKO Punches. 2 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on No. Robert Whittaker can see a scenario in which he fights Sean Strickland next. 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. full fight card updates for the "Amosov vs. Dricus Du Plessis def. 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. UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis (186) vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Watch the Robert Whittaker vs. However, du Plessis has already been booked to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 and Adesanya believes the chances of. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker (red gloves) fights Dricus Du Plessis (blue… Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis took place in the feature fight of UFC 290 and it looks like Israel Adesanya is next. The former UFC champion turned commentator went down the majority of the UFC 290 main card and analyzed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ahead of this highly anticipated bout, the South African fighter has shared his. Rodriguez took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis en VIVO. Dricus du Plessis. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. La reciente rivalidad entre Pereira y Adesanya nos recordó que los luchadores aún pueden vencer a un oponente incluso. UFC 213 - Romero vs. Robert Whittaker vs. 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. Jackson"-led. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Fight Week - UFC 282 Review Show. It’s not often we get the UFC to outright label upcoming fights as No. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Jump to content. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. 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. South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis (19-2) will have the biggest fight of his burgeoning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career when he takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. 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 . Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. 25 million. Gane is an ongoing mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship taking place on March 4, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Former champion. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. Round 1: Whittaker out. , Jul. Similar to how Max Holloway created his own tier at featherweight just below Alexander Volkanovski, Robert Whittaker has separated himself from the rest of the middleweight division, with the exception of champion Israel Adesanya. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Whittaker returns to action this Saturday on the pay-per-view main card of UFC 290. du Plessis, taking on Jalin Turner after the two were originally paired for UFC 285 until Hooker suffered a hand injury. Whittaker and Du Plessis are the third fight on the main card, so we can expect them to step into the cage around 11pm ET/1pm AEST. Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 186 lbs. . Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. . Order UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez Today! UFC 290 featured a fight between Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) and Dricus Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC). , July 8, 2023) at UFC 290 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis finishes Aussie Robert Whittaker in round 2, setting up a title fight with Israel AdesanyaIsrael Adesanya has his eyes fixed on the middleweight title eliminator fight between Dricus du Plessis and Robert Whittaker, which is scheduled for UFC 290 on July 8. Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. June 28, 2023 4:15 pm ET. Derek Brunson breaking news and and highlights for Professional. 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. . Following the fight, Dricus Du Plessis shared a heated face-off in the octagon with then-champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) is scheduled to face Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8, in what is expected to be a No. 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. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Robert Whittaker record. The promotion stated that on the card, Robert Whittaker (24-6) would be taking on Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) in a middleweight title eliminator, with the victor expected to face Israel Adesanya. 1 contender at UFC 290. The 22-year-old now holds a 9-0 professional record and will be looking for a bigger fight in his next UFC appearance. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. . Unfortunately for. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Dricus du Plessis closes in on UFC middleweight championship with ‘title eliminator’ against Robert Whittaker. 1 contender middleweight fight between former champion Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in July and president Dana White says the winner will face 185. Advertisement. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would receive the next middleweight title shot. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. He passed the test with flying colors. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. 85 m. 42:39. MMA: UFC 290 - Whittaker vs Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 290 Load More; Follow Along Live. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Chael Sonnen, the Diaz brothers, Conor McGregor epitomized the old-school. The fight aired live on ESPN+. UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs. Farah Hannoun. Dricus du Plessis may have been a little light on the. Preview the highly anticipated UFC 290 main card matchup between top middleweights, Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis, both vying for a shot at the titl. Jalin Turner is set to meet Dan Hooker in a lightweight. 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. Whether you’re a Robert Whittaker fan or a Dricus Du Plessis fan, you’ll want the details for UFC 290 and I happen to have those. Australia’s Robert Whittaker has questioned how anyone could underestimate his UFC 290 rival Dricus Du Plessis – suggesting the South African has this week morphed into his greatest test after. Coming off the biggest win of his career with a stoppage victory over Darren Till, South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) doesn’t think it will be long before he fights for the. The middleweight title eliminator between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis is now upon us. ago. Whittaker news. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis (20-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa and the #4th ranked Top Middleweight MMA fighter. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker via strikes at 2:23 of the second round . (Photo by Jeff. This is my full fight reaction an. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC president Dana White announced on Monday. Dricus Du Plessis Fight Odds: Robert Whittaker -380 Dricus Du Plessis +300 UFC 290 Full Fight Cards: UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Till has. (Photo by Jeff. A knockout loss to Israel Adesanya may have cost. Haffey/Getty Images) South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Dricus du Plessis is a massive betting underdog heading into his fight against Whittaker. Highlights - Darren Till vs Dricus du Plessis. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. 2) and Dricus du Plessis ( No. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Rodriguez took place July 8. Dricus Du Plessis vs Robert Whittaker was a huge upset finish for Dricus, who found the perfect strategy for the jab. Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Jared Cannonier to be that offensive against Marvin Vettori. . 76. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights By MMA Fighting Newswire Jul 8, 2023, 11:38pm EDT / new Share this story Share this on Facebook. 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. With UFC middleweight champion. That's why it's such a treat to have Whittaker vs. . Top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight contenders, Robert Whittaker ( No. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya used to refer to former rival Robert Whittaker as a mozzie (Maori Australian), questioning his heritage as a New Zealand-born fighter who represents Australia. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew. 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 didn’t show up. Rodriguez Jul. Darren Till vs Dricus Du Plessis odds and pick; Ilia Topuria vs Bryce Mitchell odds and pick; UFC 282 Odds & Betting Notes. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Niko Pajarillo of Fox Sports Australia sits down with Robert Whittaker and Josh Culibao to discuss Dricus du Plessis and the potential for an Israel Adesanya. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Dricus du Plessis grapples with Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight. Videos. Full Fight - Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 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. Robert Whittaker is willing to fight Sean Strickland now that "Tarzan" is no longer competing against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 while Dricus De Plessis recovers from injury. 4 Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker inside two. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Games. In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. KO/TKO. • Dricus Du Plessis def. Chimaev won the bout, but suffered a torn hand. Dricus Du Plessis will get the next shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya after a stunning second-round stoppage over ex-champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs. 🔴 UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs. 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. The event is blessed with a number of thrilling bouts including this one which pits the former. Strickland vs Magomedov#UFC290 | #driscusduplessi. Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Fight summary of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight veterans Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis will square off this weekend (Sat. 9. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. We. Dricus Du Plessis MMA Fight Record Pro MMA Statistics. Whittaker lost the middleweight title. menu. If the fight takes place in Africa, the hype is going to be incredible. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. com 752K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . Please logout and login again. Climbed to 20-2. Robert "The Reaper. South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis has been on a seven-fight streak with five straight wins since signing with the UFC. Whittaker vs du Plessis UFC 290 prefight talk suffering from excessive mutual respect. MMA: UFC 290 - Whittaker vs Du Plessis. Instead, UFC president Dana White and the promotional brass already have made. Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts to his win over Derek Brunson in a middleweight fight during the UFC 285 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 5) Dan Hooker (155. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC), who could be. UFC president Dana White previously labelled Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker vs.