9 wins, 1 loss W. . Advertisement. ago. It was a jaw-dropping. Round 1: Whittaker out. rising contender Dricus du Plessis for UFC 290 this July in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. That leaves No. Filed under: News UFC Latest News Dricus Du Plessis vs. EA Sports UFC 5 announced, full reveal set for September. To round out the UFC 290 mani card, Robert Whittaker will face Dricus Du Plessis for the opportunity to be Israel Adesanya's next opponent. June 30, 2023 9:20 pm ET. Dricus Du Plessis, says he didn't show up to fight Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in defeat in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 'Stillknocks' is away from the much-coveted title shot by one fight as he takes on former UFC champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Listen the words of the winner or the two fighters after their bout, here is the UFC 290 post-fight octagon interview of Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. 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. UFC 285: Jones vs. 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. If he does beat Whittaker at UFC 290 in July, the UFC has set Du Plessis up for a fast turnaround if he wants to fight Adesanya. The South African is also currently riding a seven-fight win streak. UFC 290 odds have Robert Whittaker as a 370 favorite to win against Dricus Du Plessis +265. UFC 285 - Derek Brunson vs Dricus Du Plessis - Mar 05, 2023 Watch UFC 285 Brunson vs. , July 8, 2023) between Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. The most heat was generated by middleweights Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis in their intense staredown before a pivotal main card fight. 1. UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs. UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis - FULL FIGHT Breakdown #robertwhittaker #dricusduplessis #ufc #mma #worldofmmaouth African professional mixed. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. The pair squares off in the 185-pound title eliminator. Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 narrated by MMA Crazy reporter Louise Green @LouiseGreenMMA#ufc290 #robertwhittaker #dricus. People Ai listed his net worth as $2. 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. . 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. Robert Whittaker thinks it’s only right for Dricus Du Plessis to get the next title shot. 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. The fight aired live on ESPN+. and shows terrific fight IQ. . For more UFC, sign up for ESPN+ Get the ESPN App: Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: UFC superstar Robert Whittaker insists he will “come back stronger” from his surprise defeat to Dricus du Plessis and aims to have one more fight before the year is done. Rob Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis confirmed for UFC 290 . 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis fight Saturday in UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena. 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. . Du Plessis is unbeaten in the UFC, a fresh face for middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and has already created a. This is the UFC 290 live blog for Robert Whittaker vs. Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has already defeated Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) twice. 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. Soldic take. . Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight No. The fight aired live on ESPN+. 1 contender’s bout on the main card. Dricus du Plessis grapples with Darren Till of England in a middleweight fight. 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. 1 contender bouts for titles. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis faced off the final time ahead of UFC 290 at Friday's ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas. UFC middleweight championship -- Israel Adesanya vs. . “The winner of that fight will fight Adesanya later this year,” White said. 6-ranked Dricus Du Plessis, a worthy middleweight at 19-2, I just can’t imagine anyone besides Adesanya picking that fight over a Pereira trilogy. . The entire main card will be in attendance, including Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez, who fight for the unified featherweight title in the main event; Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and challenger Alexandre Pantoja, who meet in the co-headliner; as well as the remaining matchups of Robert Whittaker vs. Robert Whittaker . FAQ; Register; Tap In; Tapology. South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis has been on a seven-fight streak with five straight wins since signing with the UFC. Du Plessis rose up to the occasion in spite of being a. Dricus du Plessis, the featured middleweight fight. Whittaker and du Plessis meet to. Robert Whittaker vs. A white South African dude calling himself the King of Africa against the sport's most popular new age fighter who loves playing into the. UFC 271 - Adesanya vs. 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. , Jul. UFC Fight Night 101 - Whittaker vs. 10, 2022) between Dricus du Plessis vs. 11. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. Dricus Du Plessis, and Jalin Turner vs. UFC 290 (7/8/23) Du Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker via strikes at 2:23 of the second round . +260 (Moderate Underdog)By Chris Taylor - July 8, 2023. This is my full fight reaction an. With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Odds from. In Australia, the event aired on Sunday, July 9 live on Main Event on Kayo. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. 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 290 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat. Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290. Check out the best photos from Dricus Du Plessis ’ second-round TKO win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena. Dricus Du Plessis fight preview. Strickland (27-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC), who could be. Izzy stares at Du Plessis after incredible TKO finish over Whittaker. Who won Whittaker vs Du Plessis fight? Dricus Du Plessis defeated Robert Whittaker via TKO at 2:23, round 2. Dos De Los Mejores Peso Medio Del Mundo Chocarán En UFC 290 En Un Duelo Clave En La Cima Del Ránking. , July 8, 2023) at UFC 290 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please logout and login again. It creates a new story for the division, a new face and ultimately will be able to sustain the middleweight. 2) and Dricus du Plessis ( No. That was supposed to be South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis, who scored his own massive upset in July, earning a second-round TKO over former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight contenders, Robert Whittaker ( No. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash. He won the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round. UFC president Dana White announced Friday that former champion Robert Whittaker and rising contender Dricus du Plessis are set to meet in a title eliminator on July 8 at UFC 290 as part of. 8, 2023) when he finished former Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the. The promotion stated that on the card, Robert Whittaker (24-6) would be taking on Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) in a middleweight title eliminator, with the victor expected to face Israel Adesanya. Dricus Du Plessis knocked out former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a potential middleweight title eliminator fight at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker vs. Sandhagen Oct. UFC full fight video: Robert Whittaker puts on vintage performance against Marvin Vettori Video: 'UFC 290. By Jed Meshew @JedKMeshew Jul 8, 2023, 11:02pm EDT. Whittaker (24-6) is currently the -385 betting favorite. Dricus Du Plessis Next Fight UFC 297: Strickland vs. In his second appearance of. We. Whittaker will be hoping to earn a trilogy fight with defending champ Israel Adesanya. Below is a compilation of his analysis, and more importantly, predictions. This still leaves Whittaker without an opponent, although he also expressed interest in a matchup with Dricus du Plessis. Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) takes on Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis moments after his 2nd Round RTK inside the T Mobile ArenaOfficial result: Dricus Du Plessis def. Rodriguez from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 8, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. 10, 2022) inside T-Mobile. Dricus Du Plessis recounts the time he had his way with UFC champ Israel. But after Du Plessis claimed winning. 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. After a strong start from Whittaker, Du Plessis quickly took over the fight. 6). 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. Subscribe to ge. Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Reacts With UFC. 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. Sergei Pavlovich full fight preview | UFC 295. “His resilience,” Whittaker said. 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. 83 m) Weight. Brunson. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. 5-ranked contender of South Africa. ANALYSIS Coming off an upset win over former champion Robert Whittaker, Du Plessis could have fought Israel Adesanya for middleweight gold at UFC 293 had the former not been unavailable due to a lingering injury. Robert “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. Explaining exactly what happened, Du Plessis said that it was the. Record After Fight. UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. For more on Whittaker vs. Middleweight: #2 Robert Whittaker (24-6) vs. 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. 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. Whittaker news. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. . The former UFC champion turned commentator went down the majority of the UFC 290 main card and analyzed: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Strickland for UFC 293, with Du Plessis clearly out of the picture, the Nigerian-born New Zealander’s focus seemed firmly on the fight he. 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. Sport. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. A rightful No. #ufc290 #ufc #robertwhittakerUFC President Dana White Announced Three Fights Slated For International Fight Week, Including Title Eliminator Between Robert Whittaker And Dricus Du Plessis. 1 2 3 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis UFC 290 Paradise Las Vegas Fight Video Full HD Free Stream Replay Part A. 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. Hooker will get back in action the same night as Whittaker vs. How did DDP upset the former UFC middleweight champion ? And how was he a. du Plessis as a title. 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 (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on the July 8 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis Robert Whittaker. The fight was a title eliminator meant to. 00:03:35, 11/07/2023 at 10:39 GMT+1In 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. Darren Till vs Dricus Du Plessis odds and pick; Ilia Topuria vs Bryce Mitchell odds and pick; UFC 282 Odds & Betting Notes. At UFC 290, former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is due to meet rising title threat Dricus Du Plessis in a bout that could determine the next challenger for champion Israel Adesanya. Dricus du Plessis; Born 14 January 1994 (age 29) Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa: Other names: Stillknocks: Height: 6 ft 0 in (1. View the profile of the MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis from South Africa on ESPN. UFC 293 is currently set to take place in Sydney, Australia, on. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. 10, 2023, for UFC 293. 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 and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Session ID: 2023-10-19:474f82cb97919d1284a638a8 Player Element ID: my-player. Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 186 lbs. Yoel Romero II: Forrest Griffin vs. Du Plessis (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) cemented himself as No. Games. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash. Rodriguez takes place on July 8th at. UFC is set to return to Australia on Sept. Whittaker rebounded with a unanimous decision win over former title. 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. “Still Knocks” overcame the odds, beating “The Reaper” to earn himself the next shot at Middleweight champion, Israel. UFC 290 results: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has intense faceoff with Israel Adesanya. With the summer slate approaching. Details of fights subject to change. Jalin Turner (158)*A potential loss to “The Reaper” would be only the third of Du Plessis’ 10-year career (5-0 in UFC, 19-2 overall) and snap a seven-fight unbeaten streak. Prior to Adesanya vs. Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno vs. With the summer slate approaching. That leaves No. Alexandre Pantoja, Robert Whittaker vs. . The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. Robert Whittaker (185. 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. 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. 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. Whittaker’s striking skills and experience make him the favorite to win,. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. Robert Whittaker can see a scenario in which he fights Sean Strickland next. First streamed on Saturday, July 8, 2023. UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Time 2:23. UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs. . 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. The middleweight title eliminator between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis is now upon us. Tickets. , July 8, 2023) inside T-Mobile. 05:17. Robert Whittaker Marvin Vettori 0 0 74 33 1 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Dricus Du Plessis says 'no way' Sean Strickland fight goes five rounds at UFC 297. 1 contenders bout at UFC 290 on July 8 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 22 of 44 29 of 54 50% 53% 16 of 35 13 of 36 2 of 4 9 of 10 4 of 5 7 of 8 21 of 43 21 of 44 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 8 of 10 Round 2 Robert Whittaker . If the fight takes place in Africa, the hype is going to be incredible. Jackson"-led. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7) collided against Dricus Du Plessis (20-2) in a No. We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 290 results, including the middleweight matchup between Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis. Robert Whittaker full fight video highlights from the main card of UFC 290, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets. The UFC has booked a No. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis: This one goes without saying. UFC CEO Dana White promised that the winner of the UFC 294 clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would receive the next middleweight title shot. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. 00:30. com After His TKO Victory Over Robert Whittaker At UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez On July 8, 2023. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez, Brandon Moreno vs. Now he has a No. . Robert Whittaker vs. Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) said he was ready to defend his title against Du Plessis next, but the. Dricus du Plessis is a massive betting underdog heading into his fight against Whittaker. Brunson Nov / 26 / 2016: TKO (Head Kick and Punches) Herb Dean. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+. menu. 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. 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. Val Woodburn by TKO at. Dricus Du Plessis (186) def. Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290. Rodriguez at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on July 8, 2023. 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. The fight aired live on ESPN+ pay-per-view. Round 1: Whittaker out. 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. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis 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. 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. 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. Choose your ultimate sports viewing package Stream. A win for. Robert Whittaker is unsurprisingly humble in the aftermath of a surprising upset loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. UPGRADE your wallet: Save 10% and free worldwide shipping with promo code CHAELChael Sonnen talks Dricus Du Plessi vs Robert Whit. Loss. Fight Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2023. 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. Dricus du Plessis, aka Stillknocks (top), punches Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout in Las Vegas on 8 July 2023. Esta pelea parece ser una eliminatoria de título en toda regla. UFC. Robert Whittaker reacts to UFC 290 loss vs. Ahead of this highly anticipated bout, the South African fighter has shared his. Robert Whittaker via 2nd round TKO. The 22-year-old now holds a 9-0 professional record and will be looking for a bigger fight in his next UFC appearance. The winner will be awarded a championship bout against Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis has the advantage in striking accuracy and significant strikes landed per minute, but Whittaker has more championship-level experience and ways to win this fight. KO/TKO. Your login session has expired. Loss #5. In what is surely to be the no. ROBERT WHITTAKER RELATED NEWS. The fight will be Strickland’s first title defense after taking it from Israel. Fight summary of UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. “Still Knocks” overcame the odds, beating “The Reaper” to earn himself the next shot at Middleweight champion, Israel. , Dec. Unfortunately for. . 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. Jalin Turner via Split Decision (29-28x2, 28-29) • Bo Nickal def. Since then, Whittaker has defeated former title challenger Marvin Vettori and is booked to face Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 on July 8. Derek Brunson breaking news and and highlights for Professional. Dricus du Plessis, a rising contender with an aggressive pressure fighter and well-rounded skillset, may find Whittaker's patient demeanor challenging to test. The last Izzy vs Whittaker fight was pretty fun but I'm not dying for a third. The winner is expected to challenge UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya later this year in Sydney, Australia. 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. June 19, 2023 9:30 am ET. The fight will be shown on Foxtel's Main. (Photo by Sean M. With a perfect. Dricus Du Plessis defeats Robert Whittaker by TKO, Round 2, 2:23 Dan Hooker (29-28, 29-28) defeats Jalin Turner (29-28) by split decision Bo Nickal defeats Val Woodburn by KO (strikes) at 0:38 of. Farah Hannoun. Dricus Du Plessis def. . Robert "The Reaper. Fight Week - UFC 282 Review Show. 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. Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. 1 contender will be crowned regardless of who wins, but the outcomes yield very different results for what. 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). . 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. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Bo Nickal def. 1 contender to face Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis went to war at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. 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. Robert Whittaker has given his take on Dricus Du Plessis earning a shot at Sean Strickland’s UFC Middleweight Championship. UFC 290 Purse and Payouts: The Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez contest will be the talk of the MMA world this weekend. If you enjoy like and subscribe More ufc fights coming soon #gaming #sports #ufc290 #ufcfightnight #ufchighlights #ufc #mma #fight #robertwhittaker #dricusdu. Whittaker crafts brilliant game plans. Dricus du Plessis caught up with BT Sport's Caroline Pearce after a stunning KO over Robert Whittaker and face-off with Israel Adesanya. 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. And yet, it’s not happening – at least not next. Adesanya fought Strickland instead, and the latter seized his opportunity to win gold. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. Search; Forum; Rankings; Fightcenter; News; Fighters;. UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. If he defeats Dricus du Plessis, who is ranked #5, he'll have the strongest claim to a title fight. ESPN. Fell to 24-7. Advertisement. Dricus Du Plessis beats down Robert Whittaker for TKO win at UFC 290. In his last three bouts he has defeated Kelvin Gastelum ( Robert Whittaker vs Kelvin. Jalin Turner is set to meet Dan Hooker in a lightweight. Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis ’ willingness to fight him at UFC 290. Robert Whittaker didn’t expect Jared Cannonier to be that offensive against Marvin Vettori. 76. Robert Whittaker vs. The event is blessed with a number of thrilling bouts including this one which pits the former. 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. , Dec. Highlights - Robert Whittaker v Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland being announced as the UFC 293 main event, it seemed that Dricus du Plessis would be facing 'The Last Stylebender' in Australia. Dricus Du Plessis picked up the biggest win of his career and claimed a title shot at UFC 290 last night (Sat. Then things got ugly. Robert Whittaker vs. 85 m. Watch the Robert Whittaker vs. 5 ranked Dricus Du Plessis. So. 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 #2. Highlights - Darren Till vs Dricus du Plessis. How to watch Rob Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis in Australia Robert Whittaker’s next fight will be held in July at UFC 290 against Dricus Du Plessis. Prior to Adesanya vs. 5. MMA: UFC 290 - Whittaker vs Du Plessis. Pros PREDICT Dricus Du Plessis Vs Robert Whittaker. Megan Olivi interviews Dricus Du Plessis after his impressive win vs. . A rightful No. With UFC middleweight champion. Du Plessis (19-2) landed at No. Hot Tweets: Robbie Lawler’s perfect ending, Alexander Volkanovski’s greatness, Dricus Du Plessis and the rest of UFC 290. 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. 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. 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. UFC Veteran Robbie Lawler Scores. Whittaker has good reason to go into the Du Plessis bout full of confidence, having not lost a fight scheduled for three rounds since 2014. Dricus Du Plessis has torn through the middleweight division, but Whittaker represented the best test of his career so far. Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis meet in a title eliminator at UFC 290 in Las Vegas on Saturday. ISRAEL Adesanya has long been convinced he could sell out an Australia stadium for UFC 293 – regardless of whether he fights Robert Whittaker or Dricus Du Plessis. He takes on Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a title eliminator bout. Dricus du Plessis’s fight to bring the belt back home. This lined du Plessis up for a title shot. 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. Du Plessis discusses his game plan for the fight as well a. 1 contender after stopping Whittaker by Round 2 TKO at UFC 290. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the morning of 10 July 2023. Shit is going to be incredible. Dricus du Plessis will fight Robert Whittaker from around 04:00 on the. Full Archive DraftKings Nation.