1 contender for the middleweight title. Current Streak: 8 Wins. Dricus du Plessis def. Unfortunately, for. Dricus Du Plessis earned the title shot after claiming a dominating win against Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis rocked the middleweight division with a thunderous TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, making a bold statement. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. IMAGO/USA TODAY Network. 25 million. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the next title challenger when he scored a Round 2 TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker this past Saturday at UFC 290. LAS VEGAS – Dricus Du Plessis thinks something big is in store for his next UFC outing. Israel Adesanya takes a dig at Dricus du Plessis for his medical condition The refutal of Visser’s claims allowed the 33-year-old fighter to poke fun at his supposed challenger. Learn about his background, career, achievements, and personal life on Wikipedia. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. Dricus Du Plessis Markus Perez "Stillknocks" "Maluko" 14-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 12-3-0 Climbed to 15-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 12-4 -205 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +175 (Slight Underdog)Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. But it was pretty clear who he was talking about: No. UFC Welterweight Contender Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis controversial 'Real African Champion' comments that he made directed at himself &. Dricus Du Plessis on getting a title shot . Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. The middleweight contender thinks he’s nearing UFC gold following his latest win inside the octagon. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) for his title in. Since, the Pretoria native has fought his. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Strickland (28-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) makes his first title defense against Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the UFC 297 main event Jan. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Markus Perez via KO/TKO at 3:22 of Round 1 Du Plessis KO/TKO Round 1. 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. 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). 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. March 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM. 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. Fans and Twitter users expressed their thoughts in the comments. Dana White was not having it. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Adesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. 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. Currently ranked at No. Dricus Du Plessis. 20 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Save the date: Dricus Du Plessis is set to take his shot at UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland on 20 January 2024; New Year, new champion! Former United States President Donald Trump was. I don’t need your airtime at all, I have my whole continent of AFRICA behind me. . Jirí Procházka Octagon Interview | UFC 295. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. . 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. One of the most popular fighters in the sport, Darren Till has. 30. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 2 UFC. [image-4] The boxer began practicing judo when he was five years old and continued doing so until he was ten. 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. That was one surprise from the evening. The 28-year-old has a reach of 76". Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) fell short as a heavy betting favorite Saturday when he. Middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis squared off with division king Israel Adesanya following his massive second-round. The 28-year-old South African dominated the opening round before Englishman. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Most people aren't going to give Dricus much chance against Izzy, but he has size, power and is durable. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. By nationality, he is South African and currently, his food habit is. Former champion Whittaker,. Dricus du Plessis, the middleweight main card fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis can never be counted out. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. He began wrestling training two years. Robert Whittaker by TKO at 2:23 of round 2: Middleweight Dan Hooker def. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Cape Town — South Africa’s UFC star, Dricus du Plessis flew the flag high once again at UFC276 this morning. As far as the media is concerned, Dricus du Plessis is a single man who focuses on his. Du. He has also not revealed any romantic relationships of his to the public. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight. UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis currently sits as the #1-ranked contender at 185 pounds, but he won't be the next man standing across from champion. The former AFC Lightweight champion felt that at least Du Plessis might have been able to force a bout against a lower ranked opponent. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. 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. No. Dricus du Plessis UFC knockouts. Following UFC 287, Israel Adesanya addressed some. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. 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. Contracts have not been signed but the. Du Plessis previously competed in the welterweight and middleweight divisions where he won both titles. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. The 29-year-old middleweight pugilist clinically and brutally knocked out Australian legend Robert Whittaker in their UFC290 tussle in Las Vegas on Sunday, opening the door for him to. Whittaker's patient style could prove a difficult test for rising contender Dricus du Plessis, an aggressive pressure fighter with a well-rounded skillset. Dricus du Plessis was born to parents Japie and Gerda du Plessis and has two brothers by the name Niel du Plessis and WC du Plessis. 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. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Sean Strickland has taken Dricus du Plessis' side when it comes to du Plessis' controversial remarks about African UFC fighters. No. Final Derek Brunson-Dricus Du Plessis Prediction & Pick. Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. Last Fight: July 08, 2023 in UFC. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in. 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). Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. So you won’t say my name, that’s smart you better not. Dricus du Plessis has reacted to Israel Adesanya's loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. Stats. 74%, and a $100 bet on him pays $130. Visser stated that Dricus du Plessis has battled nasal issues since his UFC debut, and can only take in 8% total oxygen through his nose. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a South African fighter in the UFC middleweight division. ” It’s no secret that Adesanya wants Du Plessis to win. Speaking Thursday on his YouTube show, the former UFC middleweight champion finally addressed his UFC 290 loss to Dricus du Plessis, which saw Whittaker lose to the South African fighter via. Dricus Du Plessis reacts to UFC CEO Dana White giving winner of Khamzat Chimaev vs. 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. As a WAKO junior K-1 world champion, KSW Welterweight champion, EFC welterweight and middleweight champion,. プレトリア ・ハットフィールド出身。. The prelims at UFC 276 on Saturday opened with a banger in the middleweight division as Dricus du Plessis secured the victory over Brad Tavares via unanimous. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. UFC 290 fight card. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel. The South African is riding an 8-fight winning streak and held world titles in EFC and KSW before his arrival in the Octagon. “Stillknocks” is slated to. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t plan to change his approach for UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. The switch fighter looks to add a victory to his record of 16-2-0. “Stillknocks” Reacts With Joe Rogan And Israel Adesanya After His Victory At UFC 290, July 8, 2023 In Las Vegas, NV. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. 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 Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3. Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move. Immediately afterward, he faced off with then-middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the cage, but a broken foot prevented him from a quick turnaround two months later at UFC 293, and the title shot was awarded to Sean Strickl Dricus Du Plessis holding the South African flag after winning a fight. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Israel Adesanya wants to fight Dricus Du Plessis, but says he may not necessarily be next. 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. Please logout and login again. Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger. UFC middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC), who was in. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career while making quite a statement against Darren Till at UFC 282. 81,519 likes · 11,406 talking about this. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. 1 contender when he scored a TKO of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. It’s no secret that times have been. Born and brought up in South Africa, Du Plessis recently ruffled some. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. Usman will face Leon Edwards this Saturday at UFC 286 in London. 1 UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis dismissed his confrontation with champ Israel Adesanya after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. SYDNEY – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says Dricus Du Plessis might have to wait a while before getting his shot. However, one week later, Dricus Du Plessis made a definitive statement as to who is next in line to challenge reigning champion Israel Adesanya when he upset Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 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. 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. Plessis made his mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 on July 25, 2013. The win extended “Stillknocks. Dricus Du Plessis is a tremendously strong fighter and that is felt in the clinch. 1 contender when he stopped former champion Robert Whittaker by second-round TKO this past Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. One ex-UFC title challenger has taken issue with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani and UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis. The UFC managed to find Kelvin Gastelum a replacement opponent for UFC 273, but it required some shifts to the overall fight card. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Sep 13, 2023, 6:00pm EDT. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares 0 0 113 82 0 0 0 0 UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till at UFC 282. Dricus du Plessis highlights and knockouts. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. 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 (@dricusduplessis) • Instagram photos and videos. As of now, the details about the boxer are yet to be mentioned on Wikipedia. Adesanya unloaded on Twitter in a video post. That includes No. He has a close relationship with both his parents and brothers. Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Other than a brief bump in the road against Alex Pereira last year, the ‘Last Stylebender’ has not only defeated most. Khamzat Chimaev (201 votes) 22%. One minute in. 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. Du Plessis was forced to withdraw from his fight against Adesanya because of an injury. Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis will get his title shot in Toronto. Before Adesanya went toe-to-toe with Strickland, he was expected to fight top-ranked contender, Dricus Du Plessis, at that same event until Du Plessis was unable to compete thanks to a nagging. The UFC's schedule for the first quarter of 2024 has begun to come together, and leading the line for numbered events in Canada on January 20 will be Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. Dricus Du Plessis isn’t worried about Israel Adesanya for now. Dricus Du Plessis is one of the freshest names in the UFC middleweight division but has a decent net worth. Your login session has expired. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of. Dricus Du Plessis proved a lot of people wrong tonight at UFC 290 after securing a second round TKO over Robert Whittaker and earning himself a UFC Middlewei. “I give him a 100 percent chance,” Adesanya said. Rodriguez - July 8, 2023 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Dricus du Plessis Octagon Interview | UFC 290. This weekend, du Plessis will collide with the No. Even though Japie and Gerda have highly successful children in various fields, they are rarely pictured together. UFC president Dana White has announced a No. He passed the test with flying colors. Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. Dricus Du Plessis went from newcomer to contender in five UFC fights. LAS VEGAS – The answer to who is next in line for the UFC 293 main event winner isn’t as easy as some people may anticipate. However, the South African was unable to make a quick turnaround for UFC 293 on. Derek Brunson has a great opportunity to win this fight if he can stick to a solid game plan and execute his takedowns. Du Plessis gets a 27. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 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. He was slated to face Adesanya at UFC 293 before declining the quick turnaround. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 01: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa poses on the scale during the UFC 276 ceremonial weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 01, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Andre Muniz is the latest addition to December’s UFC 269 lineup. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du. . 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. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defends his title against Sean Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) in the main event of UFC 293 on Sept. Du Plesiss was a +260 underdog to Whittaker. Whittaker is the far more technical fighter, but du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and potentially carries more finishing upside in this matchup. The South African has made his name in the UFC, not just off a thrilling series of performances inside the Octagon, but also. Dricus Du Plessis was in the Dubai airport, on a layover from his native South Africa to Jacksonville, Fla. Middleweight strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis hooked ‘em up at UFC 282 tonight (Sat. Du Plessis’ previously. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strikers Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis will go to war this weekend (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. “The Last Stylebender” said not until 2027 – although it was clear he said it in a tongue-in. An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March. Dricus Du Plessis is currently 28 years old. 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. Gary A. 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. Du Plessis, who currently occupies the #2 spot at 185 pounds, will head to Canada days into 2024 ahead of a title tilt with Sean Strickland at the Toronto-held UFC 297 event. Derek Brunson earlier tonight (Sat. Dricus Du Plessis aims to continue his push toward Middleweight gold at UFC 285 this weekend (Sat. He is a two-time UFC Middleweight and Welterweight champion, and a former rugby player. , March 4, 2023) . Dricus Du Plessis would gladly take out 'boogeyman' Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Sean Strickland. 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. EFC 83 Du Plessis vs Lesar, Lino vs Fiorot – Promo. 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. In this video you see Dricus du Plessis vs Brad Tavares,. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Israel Adesanya won’t get an opportunity to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293 in Sydney, but he sees a silver lining. UFC Vegas 82 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brendan Allen's Lopsided Submission Win, Ref Controversy. While Du. : Derek Brunson vs. Israel Adesanya finds himself preparing for a familiar activity — challenger hunting. Prior to. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Dricus Du Plessis had the opportunity to challenge reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap, but “Stillknocks” was more interested in summer vacation (blame this. 235K Followers, 1,477 Following, 256 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dricus du Plessis. A strong start that saw a near finish from Du Plessis eventually led to a. Dricus du Plessis recently got nose surgery to correct this. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2023. Du Plessis’ previously. Dricus Du Plessis celebrates his win at UFC 290. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis in January, UFC CEO Dana White announced Monday. Adesanya and du Plessis even faced off in the cage following du Plessis' impressive second-round TKO win. 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 caught up with Michael Bisping, Adam Catterall, and Nick Peet at the #UFC285 Fight Week Preview Show ️Hit 'Subscribe' above to ensure you. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Top Finishes From #EFC83 Fighters. 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. Weight Class:. Includes information on opponents, fight results and event details. Du Plessis and Adesanya have been involved in a heated rivalry in the UFC recently. A former UFC middleweight champion, Whittaker has been stuck in. Tasked. After Dricus Du Plessis turned the tides and landed heavy ground-and-pound, Derek Brunson’s boxing coach Dre Herd called a stop to the fight at 4:59 of Round 2. Du Plessis, a former KSW champion in two weight classes, entered the fight off a win over Darren Till in December. @dricusduplessis. Although little is known about his family, he was born in Hatfield. 6 ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis, who will risk his chance to challenge Israel Adesanya for the 185-pound strap by tangling with former division champion Robert. The middleweight title picture now appears crystal clear after Dricus Du Plessis took care of business in the biggest fight of his career thus far. Du Plessis is currently the No. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland expects Dricus Du Plessis to be a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev. He turned pro in 2013 where he competed for Polish-based promotion KSW,. , when the UFC called to offer him Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 273. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 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. Val Woodburn via TKO (punches. Du Plessis is currently. 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. Du Plessis news. MIAMI – UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to punish Dricus Du Plessis for his recent words. If it were up to Eugene Bareman, Dricus Du Plessis needs to fight again before getting a shot at gold. Brad Tavares is the next man up to halt the hard-charging Dricus Du Plessis. The reigning middleweight king goes for his maiden title defense when he faces Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) emerged as the No. Dricus du Plessis is not married. The South African was scheduled to face Adesanya for the title but suffered an injury. Dricus Du Plessis Brad Tavares "Stillknocks" 16-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 19-6-0 Climbed to 17-2 Record After Fight :Dricus Du Plessis is a South African mixed martial arts professional fighter. 元 KSW. By all accounts, it seemed as if du Plessis would get the next shot at Adesanya’s UFC. UFC 294. 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 will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. 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. Since he was five years old, he started training judo and he did this until he turned 10 years old. As it stands. Dricus du Plessis has caught the attention of Israel Adesanya. 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. Advertisement “Stillknocks” is slated to challenge. In July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. Dricus Du Plessis on Israel Adesanya taking a long break. Fun fight and a scrappy one too though, and a good experience I'm sure he. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis comes in at 6'1" and steps on the scale at 185 lbs. The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. , March 4, 2023) . Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist. In a recent interview with My MMA News, Dricus Du Plessis shared his honest opinion on Israel Adesanya taking a long break and suggested. He discovered his passion for combat sports at a young age and began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing. Du. He shouldn’t do that, but taking some time off, maybe taking a year off, that would. Du Plessis (16. Dricus Du Plessis is not interested in the racial narrative that’s being built up between him and Israel Adesanya. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Kamaru Usman next middleweight title shot with victory in UFC 294 PPV co-main event on Oct. Dricus du Plessis (Stillknocks) is a 29-year old South African MMA fighter. But despite the outcome, he still faced question about his conditioning for the. Details of fights subject to change. Israel Adesanya wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis. Watch Dricus du Plessis, a South African prospect, talk about his country's rich sporting history and his MMA career at UFC 276. “When you look at this. 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. The UFC middleweight title grudge match between champ Israel Adesanya and challenger Dricus Du Plessis may be scratched before it gets signed. 1 contender after. His growing popularity in the world of mixed martial arts had made fans curious about his family background and the relationship Plessis has with his brothers. 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. Dricus Du Plessis doesn’t think much of Chael Sonnen’s opinion. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO (punches) (2:23) Dan Hooker def. Not invited to the 185 pound title party: contender Khamzat Chimaev, who. T he situation turned unpleasant inside the cage after Dricus Du Plessis delivered a knockout blow to Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus du Plessis will not be competing at UFC 293 this Saturday. No. 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. Du Plessis was declared the winner due to strikes, 2:23 into the second round to set up a fight against middleweight champion Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Du Plessis has turned heads in more ways than one ever since he signed with the promotion in 2020, earning a first-round knockout in his UFC debut. 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. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 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. Wednesday evening, Adesanya released an expletive-filled rant directed towards Du Plessis, who appeared to be in position for a title shot after stopping former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis age is 26 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hatfield,. The South African challenger wasn’t healthy enough to make the. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the UFC 290 main. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Dricus Du Plessis +270; Based on those odds, it would require a $330 bet on Adesanya to win back $100 if he’s victorious, while a $100 bet on Du Plessis would result in a $270 payday should he. A win for either man is expected to earn. 5-ranked Derek Brunson on the preliminary card. The South African middleweight was locked into a back-and-forth duel with Derek Brunson (23-9) on Saturday at UFC 285 in Las Vegas and had to reach. Sean Strickland arrives at a UFC pay-per-view as champion for the first time. Kamaru Usman has responded to Dricus Du Plessis' intentions of becoming the only "legitimate" African champion in the UFC. In his second appearance of the year, Du Plessis took on former welterweight title challenger Darren Till on the main card of UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena. The UFC's late prelims kick off ESPN with a middleweight clash between vet Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus Du Plessis. The South Africa native caused a stir in recent weeks when he questioned the African representation of middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, as well as former champions Francis Ngannou. Dricus du Plessis, a surging middleweight contender from South Africa, stunned the MMA world with a second-round TKO victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. We.