5 ranked Dricus Du Plessis. By Ryan Harkness Jul 11, 2023, 8:44am EDT. Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker's 'warrior spirit' Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fightIn July, Du Plessis established himself as the clear-cut No. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. A rightful No. UFC 213 - Romero vs. Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. 1 contender bouts for titles. 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. And, in general, Du Plessis doesn’t sound like a man in a big rush now that he. 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. 1 contender fight for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya according to Dana White. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. Whittaker lost the middleweight title. The pair squares off in the 185-pound title eliminator. UFC champ Israel Adesanya sounds off on Dricus Du Plessis: 'I’m going to f*cking beat him until he’s black' Share this article. April 28, 2023 6:30 pm ET. In Australia, the event aired on Sunday, July 9 live on Main Event on Kayo. The winner of the Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis fight will earn the right to challenge the current middleweight kingpin, Israel Adesanya, in a title fight later this year. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 narrated by MMA Crazy reporter Louise Green @LouiseGreenMMA#ufc290 #robertwhittaker #dricus. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis (19-2) landed at No. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis . Chael Sonnen, the Diaz brothers, Conor McGregor epitomized the old-school. 1 contender’s bout on…. However, du Plessis has already been booked to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 and Adesanya believes the chances of. UFC 290 fight card. 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. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. 5) Dan Hooker (155. 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. 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. Luke Thomas analyzes how Dricus Du Plessis knocked out Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. 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. It creates a new story for the division, a new face and ultimately will be able to sustain the middleweight. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. 9 wins, 1 loss W. 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. That leaves No. It’s easy to see why Teixeira turned down a short-notice fight vs Ankalaev. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. The UFC has booked a No. The former UFC champion turned commentator went down the majority of the UFC 290 main card and analyzed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Pros PREDICT Dricus Du Plessis Vs Robert Whittaker. 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. Tickets. Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Israel Adesanya was expected to face Du Plessis at UFC 293 in September for the organization’s return to Sydney. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker conceded he was clutching at straws when he finally managed to claw his way out of purgatory by requesting a fight against rising contender Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Now, Whittaker is on the doorstep with the chance to defeat Du Plessis and get his trilogy bout with Adesanya in Australia. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 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. View the profile of the MMA fighter Robert Whittaker from Australia on ESPN. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Whittaker news. Du Plessis was going to potentially be passed up again, but Chimaev’s injury appeared to open the door. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. rising contender Dricus du Plessis for UFC 290 this July in Las Vegas, Nevada. Method KO/TKO. DC & RC. If the fight takes place in Africa, the hype is going to be incredible. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. Unanimous Decision with scores of 48-47 x2 and 49-46. Dricus du Plessis’s fight to bring the belt back home. Dricus du Plessis grapples with Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight. Brunson Nov / 26 / 2016: TKO (Head Kick and Punches) Herb Dean. A rightful No. Robert Whittaker discusses his outlook and preparation for taking on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 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. UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Driscus Du Plessis Highlights MMAWeekly. 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). 19-2-0. 25 million. 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. ¿El UFC le dará a Whittaker una segunda oportunidad por el título contra Adesanya si gana aquí? Con suerte. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. . UFC 290 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. UFC 290 did not go according to plan for Robert Whittaker. , Jul. PFL. and Du Plessis will fight for a world title in the UFC for the first time. The last Izzy vs Whittaker fight was pretty fun but I'm not dying for a third. UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. 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. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. 00:29. He passed the test with flying colors. La reciente rivalidad entre Pereira y Adesanya nos recordó que los luchadores aún pueden vencer a un oponente incluso. 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). Rodriguez took place July 8. 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. 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. Jalin Turner is set to meet Dan Hooker in a lightweight. 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. Robert Whittaker Dricus Du Plessis 0 1 31 62 1 1 0 0. Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) takes on Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) at UFC 290 on. Robert Whittaker's last win also came against 'The Italian Dream'. Dricus Du Plessis from inside T-Mobile Arena. 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. ROBERT WHITTAKER RELATED NEWS. The fight will be shown on Foxtel's Main. The hope is that the winner of Whittaker vs. July 4, 2023 4:20 pm ET. Rodriguez July 8, 2023 Robert Whittaker vs. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) said he was ready to defend his title against Du Plessis next, but the. MMA: UFC 290 - Whittaker vs Du Plessis. 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. 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. Dricus Du PlessisDarren Till vs. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Robert Whittaker (185. Ahead of this highly anticipated bout, the South African fighter has shared his. 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. #12 Dan Hooker (22-12) Middleweight: Bo Nickal (4-0) vs. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. The black belt in hapkido, karate, bjj, Tuf Ww tournament winner and former Ufc Mw champion Robert Whittaker entered this fight with a mma record of 24-6-0 (58% finishing rate) and he is ranked as the No. 05:17. Du Plessis is. Whittaker has beaten everybody outside of UFC. Download the BT Sport app for your mobile or tablet. 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. #ufc290 #dricusduplessis #robertwhittaker #full #fight #live #reaction #ufc #sports #lasvegasThey also faced off in the Octagon following Du Plessis’ win against Robert Whittaker. This still leaves Whittaker without an opponent, although he also expressed interest in a matchup with Dricus du Plessis. Jump to content. The tense moment appeared to have all but set-up a clash between them, and UFC. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash. Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker Marvin Vettori 0 0 74 33 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Tavares (18-6) will fight Du Plessis (16-2) in a middleweight bout at UFC 276, which takes place July 2 at T. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) took out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) with a second-round TKO at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Session ID: 2023-10-19:474f82cb97919d1284a638a8 Player Element ID: my-player. . Post-fight interview. Middleweight: #2 Robert Whittaker (24-6) vs. 1. 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. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. Rob Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis confirmed for UFC 290 . 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. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. 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. , July 8, 2023) at UFC 290 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis #2. Dricus Du Plessis, and Jalin Turner vs. Prior to Adesanya vs. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. Tom Aspinall 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. . Robert Whittaker (185. 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. Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno vs. 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. Robert Whittaker was one of the first fighters to congratulate—and call out—Israel Adesanya after he dethroned Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis took place in the feature fight of UFC 290 and it looks like Israel Adesanya is next. 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. 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. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. , Dec. Israel Adesanya is very keen on fighting Dricus du Plessis for his next fight. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. Now he has a No. Loss #5. Their matchup is being dubbed a No. Punches 2 2:23 win. The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already. 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. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. Advertisement. UFC 290 is live tonight with a fight between Robert Whittaker vs. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. . There’s been plenty of criticism from fans and pundits on the UFC’s decision, as well as Du Plessis’ acceptance of it, to matchup him up against former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker instead of current champ Israel Adesanya. #ufc290 #ufc #robertwhittakerUFC President Dana White Announced Three Fights Slated For International Fight Week, Including Title Eliminator Between Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. Whittaker (24-6) is currently the -385 betting favorite. (Photo by Sean M. Dricus du Plessis closes in on UFC middleweight championship with ‘title eliminator’ against Robert Whittaker. 1 contender fight in front of him against Dricus Du Plessis, who Whittaker shares the Octagon with at UFC 290, the upcoming pay-per-view event scheduled for July 9 at the T-Mobile. Dricus Du Plessis, Whittaker suffered a stunning second round upset. Robert Whittaker. . Elite Middleweights Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis Meet July 8, 2023 With Their Eyes On A Title Shot. Even as the UFC were looking to finalize Adesanya vs. Games. Till (18-4 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) meets Dricus Du Plessis (17-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) on Saturday’s main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. Please logout and login again. Stunning the. ROBERT WHITTAKER VS DRICUS DU PLESSIS FULL FIGHT UFC 290#robertwhittaker #dricusduplessis #whittakervsduplesis #ufc290Robert Whittaker Born: December 20, 1990 (Age: 32). Dricus Du Plessis plans to push Robert Whittaker to the brink at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. Watch full fight Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Du Plessis won with. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. Whittaker crafts brilliant game plans. Then things got ugly. 20, 2024. 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. 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. 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. 3 middleweight in the world. 2 ranked Robert Whittaker takes on No. Choose your ultimate sports viewing package Stream. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. . The UFC has already announced three title fights to kick off the first quarter of 2024. White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) and Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) have agreed to clash at UFC 290 on July 8, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But when he couldn’t make a quick turnaround for UFC 293, the promotion handed Sean Strickland the title shot against. 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. Unfortunately for. The contest pits New Zealand-born former middleweight champion of Australia against No. . 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. +260 (Moderate Underdog)By Chris Taylor - July 8, 2023. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. Robert Whittaker vs. He won the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round. Filed under: News UFC Latest News Dricus Du Plessis vs. Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Robert Whittaker in an upcoming fight at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. If the fight takes place in Africa, the hype is going to be incredible. Dricus Du Plessis. 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. A rightful No. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. He passed the test with flying colors. Dricus du Plessis, a rising contender with an aggressive pressure fighter and well-rounded skillset, may find Whittaker's patient demeanor challenging to test. Jalin Turner by Split-Decision (29-28×2, 28-29): Lightweight Bo Nickal def. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Rodriguez at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023. #ufc290 #ufc #robertwhittaker Brendan Allen vs. 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. Esta pelea parece ser una eliminatoria de título en toda regla. Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 186 lbs. The winner will be awarded a championship bout against Israel Adesanya. The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Sean Strickland (C) vs Dricus Du Plessis (middleweight title) Saturday 17 February – UFC. Dricus came into the UFC in 2020 and has reeled off five straight wins since, four of them coming by finish. It'll be a while before a new contender gets to Izzy I bet. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. EA Sports UFC 5 announced, full reveal set for September. . Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. 'Stillknocks' is away from the much-coveted title shot by one fight as he takes on former UFC champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. 5) vs. Whittaker (No. Dricus du Plessis has gotten on the bad side of the UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Hot Tweets: Robbie Lawler’s perfect ending, Alexander Volkanovski’s greatness, Dricus Du Plessis and the rest of UFC 290. Dricus Du Plessis solidified his first chance at gold on Saturday when he defeated fellow contender Robert Whittaker in the UFC 290 featured bout. 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. 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. . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. ago. Andre Muniz – UFC Fight Night 220. His last win was the most impressive, as the #2-ranked striker put away former champion Robert Whittaker in the second round at UFC 290. “His resilience,” Whittaker said. Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Round 1: Whittaker out. Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis en VIVO. KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45. Robert Whittaker vs. 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. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. 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. Rodriguez took place July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dricus Du Plessis beats down Robert Whittaker for TKO win at UFC 290. The Middleweight bout carries significant. Dricus Du Plessis Fight Odds: Robert Whittaker -380 Dricus Du Plessis +300 UFC 290 Full Fight Cards: UFC 290 Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez UFC 290 Brandon Moreno. Whittaker (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. . UFC is set to return to Australia on Sept. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. FULL UFC 290 RESULTS. If he defeats Dricus du Plessis, who is ranked #5, he'll have the strongest claim to a title fight. 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. Whittaker vs du Plessis UFC 290 prefight talk suffering from excessive mutual respect. Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. Dricus du Plessis may have been a little light on the. Due to the time difference, the event’s live broadcast goes out in South Africa in the early hours of Sunday morning. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. 4 Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker inside two. Welcome back to Athlete Empire, today on the channel we're going to be talking about "Pros PREDICT Dricus. Robert Whittaker isn’t taking anything for granted as UFC 290 approaches. The former UFC champion turned commentator went down the majority of the UFC 290 main card and analyzed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Dan Hooker. Rodriguez took place July 8. Although. View Whittaker vs. 9 in Sydney, after Adesanya claimed that Dricus Du Plessis is dealing with a foot injury. Rodriguez. Dricus Du Plessis breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. du Plessis as a title. Dricus Du Plessis MMA Fight Record Pro MMA Statistics. Explaining exactly what happened, Du Plessis said that it was the. Du Plessis will be healthy enough to turn around for a showdown with Adesanya. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. . In the feature bout on the main card of UFC 290, Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) stepped into the. But Sonnen is. Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) Odds: Whittaker (-400), du Plessis (+300) A third shot at Israel Adesanya appears to be in reach for Whittaker with a win here, as the. Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) on the other hand, is ranked sixth in the division. Robert Whittaker is geared up to make a statement with his skills when he steps into the octagon. Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. With the summer slate approaching. 2K subscribers. Dricus du Plessis def. That's why it's such a treat to have Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis UFC does not always adhere to a meritocratic system of determining title contenders. 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. 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. June 30, 2023 9:20 pm ET. 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. UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis went to war at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Alexandre Pantoja, Robert Whittaker vs. 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 at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise,Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States in the Middleweight Robert Whittaker vs. . Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. . UFC 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. Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis is one such big fight. Five years ago today, South Africa's Dricus du Plessis became the KSW welterweight champion with this victory over Croatia's Roberto Soldic at KSW 43 back in. 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. with an extremely credible win over a fighter that has looked unbeatable in every fight except his two with Israel Adesanya. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has already defeated Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) twice. 45% of wins. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. Adesanya fought Strickland instead, and the latter seized his opportunity to win gold. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 🔴 UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs. 42:39. Dricus Du Plessis, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Middleweight fighter. 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. Tigers' Thompstone tantalises with superb skills. UFC. Tuivasa. Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 282 is a must win for Darren Till if he wants to stay relevant in the title picture. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. Soldic take. Robert Whittaker – UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the. The fight aired live on ESPN+. The fight is expected to determine the number one contender for Israel. Pro Record At Fight. Israel Adesanya’s wish came true at UFC 290 two weekends ago. As of 2023, the 29-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. 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. Darren Till from inside T-Mobile Arena in. Whittaker returns to action this Saturday on the pay-per-view main card of UFC 290. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Sean Strickland doesn’t think too highly of former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. Meanwhile, Du Plessis is undefeated in six UFC outings — including five finishes — and is coming off a second-round TKO over former champ Robert Whittaker in July. Highlights - Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis. #ufc290 #WhittakerDuPlessis #WhittakervsDuPlessisNo Copyright Content | UFC 290: Whittaker vs DuPlessis Full Fight(DISCLAIMER) This is only UFC 4 simulations. Dricus Du Plessis (UFC 290) UFC live stream from ESPN PPV on Watch ESPN. . Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290.