Robert Whittaker will face off with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on Saturday, July 8, 2023. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. 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. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis fight Saturday in UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena. . He takes on Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a title eliminator bout. The tense moment appeared to have all but set-up a clash between them, and UFC. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew. A rightful No. . Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis Fight Odds: Robert Whittaker -380 Dricus Du Plessis +300 UFC 290 Full Fight Cards: UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. Du Plessis is more physical, hits harder, and may have more finishing potential in this matchup than Whittaker, who is a much more technical fighter. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN. Megan Olivi interviews Dricus Du Plessis after his impressive win vs. Although. Alexandre Pantoja, Robert Whittaker vs. . Darren Till from inside T-Mobile Arena in. with an extremely credible win over a fighter that has looked unbeatable in every fight except his two with Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis #2. Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise,Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States in the Middleweight Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du. “Stillknocks” is slated to. 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. 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 at UFC 290. 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. Du Plessis was unable to fight at UFC 293 due to a foot injury sustained just before his bout with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Details of fights subject to change. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. . This has made him the fifth-ranked middleweight in the UFC and put him in pole position for a title shot if he can. 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. In his second appearance of. Dricus du Plessis has stunned Australian Rob Whittaker to set up a title shot at middleweight king Israel Adesanya in the main event at UFC 293 in Sydney. Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Whittaker returns to action this Saturday on the pay-per-view main card of UFC 290. A rightful No. 25 million. Dricus Du. 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: UFC 285 - Jones vs. 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. Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. 9 wins, 1 loss W. Israel Adesanya will fight Robert Whittaker next if “The Reaper” beats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290, which takes place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 8, 2023, but his team. Read more on Publisher's website. UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker believes he will stop Dricus Du Plessis in the second round of their bout at UFC 290 and comments on his chances of fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney. Subscribe to ESPN+. With the announcement of Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis which is now set to take place at UFC 290,. . Rodriguez took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Saturday, July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, USA Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Dricus «Stillknocks» Du Plessis in a 3-round middleweight bout. 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. 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. Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis: This one goes without saying. Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 186 lbs. Fight Week - UFC 282 Review Show. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Whittaker news. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker discusses his outlook and preparation for taking on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 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 Next Fight UFC 297: Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis knocked out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a potential middleweight title eliminator fight at UFC 290. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. The South African has registered wins over the likes of Darren Till and Derek Brunson in his last two. Ahead of this highly anticipated bout, the South African fighter has shared his. 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. #12 Dan Hooker (22-12) Middleweight: Bo Nickal (4-0) vs. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. 2) facing Du Plessis (No. Stephan. . . Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has left in 2023 . Both Du Plessis and Adesanya have been fighting at an incredibly. Robert Whittaker has faced the best of the best in the UFC, and he expects his fight with Dricus Du Plessis to be another memorable encounter. Robert Whittaker is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion and still a formidable force in the 185-pound division. 5-ranked contender of South Africa. Cannonier (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) defeated Vettori in this past Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 46 headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. . (Photo by Jeff. It has not officially been declared a title eliminator bout by the promotion, but all signs. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Highlights from the middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NevadaUFC 290: Volkanovski vs. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs. EA Sports UFC 5 announced, full reveal set for September. Dricus Du Plessis, and Jalin Turner vs. Record: 20-2-0. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Whittaker (24-6) is currently the -385 betting favorite. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. 10, 2020 KO/TKO Punch 1 3:22 Navigation Events & Fights. 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. 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. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 narrated by MMA Crazy reporter Louise Green @LouiseGreenMMA#ufc290 #robertwhittaker #dricus. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Chael Sonnen, the Diaz brothers, Conor McGregor epitomized the old-school. Robert Whittaker . Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already. With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Dricus du Plessis’s fight to bring the belt back home. Robert Whittaker conceded he was clutching at straws when he finally managed to claw his way out of purgatory by requesting a fight against rising contender Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Honestly, 70 [percent chance Whittaker wins], but I really want Dricus. 00:30. Luke Thomas analyzes how Dricus Du Plessis knocked out Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Session ID: 2023-10-19:474f82cb97919d1284a638a8 Player Element ID: my-player. Post-fight interview. With a perfect. 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. Dan Hooker. 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. #ufc290 #WhittakerDuPlessis #WhittakervsDuPlessisNo Copyright Content | UFC 290: Whittaker vs DuPlessis Full Fight(DISCLAIMER) This is only UFC 4 simulations. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0. "Stillknocks" "The Reaper". Record After Fight. Dricus Du Plessis. By Ryan Harkness Jul 11, 2023, 8:44am EDT. du Plessis, taking on Jalin Turner after the two were originally paired for UFC 285 until Hooker suffered a hand injury. Whittaker crafts brilliant game plans. UFC 290 did not go according to plan for Robert Whittaker. May 26, 2023 2:30 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweights Dan Hooker def. 'The Last Stylebender' has. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN (UK). The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. Initially, Adesanya was expected to defend his title against South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis — who earned the right to a championship shot after beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July. . Following a third-round submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, Dricus Du Plessis has his sights set on top 10 competition – and hopefully a title shot within the next year. . Du Plessis is. He takes on Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a title eliminator bout. Pros PREDICT Dricus Du Plessis Vs Robert Whittaker. Dricus du Plessis came out on top when he faced Robert Whittaker at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez live on pay-per-view on ESPN+ PPV from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, July 8. The Middleweight bout carries significant. 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. UFC Fight Night 101 - Whittaker vs. Middleweight: #2 Robert Whittaker (24-6) vs. Then things got ugly. 1 contender for the middleweight title with a dominant second-round finish of Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Dan Hooker. . 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. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. Rodriguez took place July 8. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Filed under: News UFC Latest News Dricus Du Plessis vs. • Dricus Du Plessis def. Alexandre Pantoja, Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis def. Search; Forum; Rankings; Fightcenter; News; Fighters;. Robert Whittaker has a problem with the media prematurely booking a third fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney with Dricus Du Plessis still waiting for "The Reaper" at UFC 290 in Las. Du Plessis rose up to the occasion in spite of being a. Brunson Nov / 26 / 2016: TKO (Head Kick and Punches) Herb Dean. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. Whittaker vs du Plessis UFC 290 prefight talk suffering from excessive mutual respect. Punches 2 2:23 win. Whittaker lost the middleweight title. Sandhagen Oct. Rodriguez Jul / 08 / 2023: TKO (Punches) Marc Goddard VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 2: 2:23: win: Marvin Vettori: UFC Fight Night 209 - Gane vs. 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. Welcome to the Official EFC Youtube channel 😎 Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, EFC is a world-leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. Climbed to 20-2. FAQ; Register; Tap In; Tapology. Now he has a No. And yet, it’s not happening – at least not next. Following the fight, Dricus Du Plessis shared a heated face-off in the octagon with then-champion Israel Adesanya. UFC 290 odds have Robert Whittaker as a 370 favorite to win against Dricus Du Plessis +265. 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. 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. South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis has been on a seven-fight streak with five straight wins since signing with the UFC. 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. . Highlights - Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. Dricus Du Plessis solidified his first chance at gold on Saturday when he defeated fellow contender Robert Whittaker in the UFC 290 featured bout. Whittaker defeated former title challenger Marvin Vettori after losing a. 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. 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. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. Robert Whittaker is geared up to make a statement with his skills when he steps into the octagon. Highlights from the middleweight bout between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inevitable-Staff-467 • 3 mo. The fight aired live on ESPN+. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. and Du Plessis will fight for a world title in the UFC for the first time. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis ’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis is expecting fireworks when he challenges Sean Strickland for the middleweight title at UFC 297. Jump to content. Welcome back to Athlete Empire, today on the channel we're going to be talking about "Pros PREDICT Dricus. Robert Whittaker thinks Israel Adesanya would much rather face Dricus Du Plessis. He now takes on Robert Whittaker in a career-defining fight. June 19, 2023 9:30 am ET. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis took place in the feature fight of UFC 290 and it looks like Israel Adesanya is next. With A Potential Title Shot On The Line, South African Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Is Completely Locked In On Robert Whittaker At UFC 290: Volkanovski vs RodriguezUFC EVENTS BELLATOR EVENTS PFL EVENTS ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS FULL CALENDAR FIGHT FINDER GUIDE. 1. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. Alan Jouban says that Robert Whittaker needs to do something special — namely lay waste to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 — to get people interested in seeing him fight Israel Adesanya for a. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 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. Dricus Du Plessis | Full Fight & Highlights | Middleweight Tilte robert whittaker dricus du plessis,whittaker dricus du ples. With a win over Robert Whittaker this Saturday at UFC 290, Du. Join this channel to get acces. This is my full fight reaction an. Haffey/Getty Images) South Africa's Dricus du Plessis bagged an impressive win at UFC 282 in Las Vegas over the weekend. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis Full Fight - UFC 290 Fight NightTurn on notifications, that way you'll know when the next video is online!Jul 10, 2023 Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker continued his quest to try and get a third title fight against champion Israel Adesanya when he faced Dricus du Plessis on the. 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. Robert Whittaker Marvin Vettori 0 0 74 33 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. . Robert Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis: UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. 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. Robert Whittaker vs. Watch the Robert Whittaker vs. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN. 85 m. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker took on rising South African contender Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290. 24-6-0. 10, 2023, for UFC 293. Robert Whittaker was one of the first fighters to congratulate—and call out—Israel Adesanya after he dethroned Alex Pereira at UFC 287. The media could not be. 6). 42:39. Farah Hannoun. Inevitable-Staff-467 • 3 mo. Unfortunately for. . 2 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on No. LAS VEGAS – Sean Strickland doesn’t think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the title conversation. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. This still leaves Whittaker without an opponent, although he also expressed interest in a matchup with Dricus du Plessis. UFC. 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. Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 282 is a must win for Darren Till if he wants to stay relevant in the title picture. UFC 293 is currently set to take place in Sydney, Australia, on. Due to the time difference, the event’s live broadcast goes out in South Africa in the early hours of Sunday morning. He won the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Robert Whittaker record. One name being tossed up for Whittaker is du Plessis — the 28-year-old South African who is undefeated in all four Octagon appearances, including most recently Darren Till at UFC 282. Dricus Du Plessis Robert Whittaker of New Zealand reacts after his middleweight fight against Marvin Vettori of Italy during the UFC Fight Night event at The Accor Arena on. . Robert Whittaker is scheduled to face the surging South African Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8. Whittaker 2 pits Israel The Last Stylebender Adesanya vs Robert The Reaper / Bobby Knuckles Whittaker fight in Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States on Feb 12, 2022. Robert Whittaker, for UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. Soldic take. Brunson. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 1 2 3 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis UFC 290 Paradise Las Vegas Fight Video Full HD Free Stream Replay Part A. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno vs. Du Plessis (19-2) landed at No. . Du Plessis will fight Strickland now,. Jul 8, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dricus Du Plessis (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Robert Whittaker (red gloves) during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Dos De Los Mejores Peso Medio Del Mundo Chocarán En UFC 290 En Un Duelo Clave En La Cima Del Ránking. Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis earned the biggest win of his career, taking on former UFC Middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker. Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Sean M. Related Videos. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and. If you enjoy like and subscribe More ufc fights coming soon #gaming #sports #ufc290 #ufcfightnight #ufchighlights #ufc #mma #fight #robertwhittaker #dricusdu. 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. South Africa’s Du Plessis has finished all but one of his professional wins and is coming off back-to-back stoppages of. A white South African dude calling himself the King of Africa against the sport's most popular new age fighter who loves playing into the anime narratives. Dricus du Plessis at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise,Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States in the Middleweight Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis MMA Fight Record Pro MMA Statistics. 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 . Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) said he was ready to defend his title against Du Plessis next, but the. How UFC 290 fight vs. ¿El UFC le dará a Whittaker una segunda oportunidad por el título contra Adesanya si gana aquí? Con suerte. Darren Till vs Dricus Du Plessis odds and pick; Ilia Topuria vs Bryce Mitchell odds and pick; UFC 282 Odds & Betting Notes. Highlights - Darren Till vs Dricus du Plessis. Stunning the. Rodriguez July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker vs. . UFC president Dana White previously labelled Robert Whittaker vs. UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Driscus Du Plessis Highlights MMAWeekly. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker via strikes at 2:23 of the second round . A middleweight matchup between former UFC champion Robert Whittaker and streaking contender Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for UFC 290 on July 8 live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T. Now, Whittaker is on the doorstep with the chance to defeat Du Plessis and get his trilogy bout with Adesanya in Australia. Israel Adesanya has a major beef with Dricus Du Plessis, a fight between them would be easy to promote, and it’d be a guaranteed fresh matchup against a top contender for the UFC middleweight champion. 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. Loss #5. Whittaker (No. Rodriguez at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023. The moneyline has Whittaker priced at -400 while Plessis is coming in at +290. 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. Strickland being announced as the UFC 293 main event, it seemed that Dricus du Plessis would be facing 'The Last Stylebender' in Australia. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. The 22-year-old now holds a 9-0 professional record and will be looking for a bigger fight in his next UFC appearance. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Jul 8, 2023, 11:02pm EDT. A rightful No. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs. ROBERT WHITTAKER VS DRICUS DU PLESSIS FULL FIGHT UFC 290#robertwhittaker #dricusduplessis #whittakervsduplesis #ufc290Robert Whittaker Born: December 20, 1990 (Age: 32). The last Izzy vs Whittaker fight was pretty fun but I'm not dying for a third. Dricus Du Plessis beats down Robert Whittaker for TKO win at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Rodriguez takes place on July 8th at. 20, 2024. Rodriguez took place July 8. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. UFC 290 is live tonight with a fight between Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight. Shit is going to be incredible. 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. Du Plessis’ team has cited a foot injury that “DDP” carried into his fight with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Esta pelea parece ser una eliminatoria de título en toda regla. The stakes couldn't be higher! Check out our UFC odds. (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. First streamed on Saturday, July 8, 2023. If he defeats Dricus du Plessis, who is ranked #5, he'll have the strongest claim to a title fight. 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. . Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has already defeated Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) twice in title fights – most recently by close decision at UFC 271. . Yoel Romero II: Forrest Griffin vs. Dricus Du Plessis recounts the time he had his way with UFC champ Israel. MMA YouTubers React to Dricus Du Plessis KNOCKING OUT Robert Whittaker!0:00 MMA Guru2:15 Lucas Tracy4:30 MMA Joey Subscribe for more clips!Subscribe to the M. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Robert Whittaker Dricus Du Plessis 0 1 31 62 1 1 0 0. 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. Dricus du Plessis grapples with Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight. . 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. Dricus Du Plessis Born: January 14, 1994 (Age: 29) in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa Division: Middleweight Height: 6’0” Reach: 76” Record: 19-2 Association: Team CIT Stage of Career. Tuivasa. vs. 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. (Photo by Jeff. Tom Aspinall vs. Du Plessis, 29, who hails from Pretoria in South Africa, has repeatedly questioned the African heritage of. Watch full fight Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290. We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 290 results, including the middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of the UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. Farah Hannoun. View Whittaker vs. 76. 83 m) Weight. 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. 2) and Dricus du Plessis ( No. 10, 2020 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. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Dricus Du Plessis . 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. Fell to 24-7. Robert Whittaker by TKO 2:23, Round 2 UFC 290: Watch Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis highlights Watch highlights from the key main card bout:Israel Adesanya expects to fight Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title in Sydney this September, but wants their hyped trilogy showdown to be held outdoors at an NRL stadium. UFC 282 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. The pair squared off in the middleweight title eliminator. The hope is that the winner of Whittaker vs. 1 contender’s bout on…. Gane Mar / 04 / 2023:. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. UFC 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Advertisement. The former UFC middleweight champion is an overwhelming betting favorite to defeat Dricus Du Plessis on July 8 and earn. 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. Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. With UFC middleweight champion. UFC 290 Purse and Payouts: The Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez contest will be the talk of the MMA world this weekend. Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker (24-6 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since September of 2022 in Paris, where he earned a lopsided decision victory over Marvin. Dricus De Plessis doesn’t think that Israel Adesanya conducted himself the way a champion should when he brought race into the conversation around a potential fight between the two middleweights. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. Israel Adesanya was expected to face Du Plessis at UFC 293 in September for the organization’s return to Sydney. Compatriot and fellow . Dricus Du Plessis: UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. 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). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms PrivacyAdesanya will face du Plessis for the world title in Sydney on September 10 at UFC 293. Robert Whittaker (24-6) vs. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. Rodriguez July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker vs. Val Woodburn (7-0)Elsewhere on the card, Aussie star Robert Whittaker looks to earn another shot at UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis.