Dricus du Plessis News
Robert Whittaker discusses his newly announced matchup with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: “I do believe that I am just better”
Susan Cox - April 28, 2023
Robert Whittaker is discussing his newly announced matchup with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. UFC 290 will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada.
Israel Adesanya sounds off on UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis: “Who the f**k is this cracker to tell me who I am?”
Cole Shelton - April 26, 2023
Israel Adesanya is continuing to take shots at Dricus Du Plessis. Adesanya and Du Plessis have been going back and forth about the two being African fighters as Du Plessis considers himself “the real” African fighter of the UFC. That did not sit well with Adesanya who said he wants to eventually drag Du Plessis’ carcass across South Africa.
Robert Whittaker set for title eliminator fight at UFC 290 against Dricus Du Plessis
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2023
A title eliminator fight at middleweight will be going down at UFC 290. On Friday, Dana White took to social media to announce Robert Whittaker will take to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. White also announced the fight is an official title eliminator as the winner will get the next middleweight title shot against Adesanya. This comes a day after White announced several middleweight fights including Vettori-Cannonier and Strickland-Magomedov among others.
Dricus du Plessis shoots down Kelvin Gastelum’s “title eliminator” fight proposal: “You screwed me out of a fight last time so no thanks”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2023
Dricus du Plessis has shot down Kelvin Gastelum’s proposal for the two to compete in a title eliminator later this summer. Since entering the UFC, Dricus du Plessis has served as quite the attraction at middleweight. In two and a half years, he’s been able to put together a 5-0 record with four finishes to his name. Now, he’s got his sights set on trying to claim a title shot.
Dricus Du Plessis claps back at newly minted UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: "So you won’t say my name, that’s smart
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis has fired back at Israel Adesanya. After Adesanya became the middleweight champion at UFC 287 for the second time, he took aim at Du Plessis during the post-fight press conference. Du Plessis had of course previously questioned Izzy’s claim of being a real African fighter which Adesanya wasn’t a fan of.
Israel Adesanya responds to comments made by Dricus Du Plessis regarding his African authenticity: “I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa”
Fernando Quiles - April 9, 2023
Newly minted UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has put Dricus Du Plessis on notice. Adesanya captured the 185-pound gold for the second time in his pro MMA career after knocking Alex Pereira out cold in the main event of UFC 287. Pereira was 3-0 against Adesanya in combat sports, and 1-0 under the MMA banner prior to his first UFC Middleweight Championship defense against “The Last Stylebender.”
Kamaru Usman responds to Dricus du Plessis after recent South Africa comments: "That doesn't make you more African"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2023
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman feels Dricus du Plessis should be more careful with his comments. ‘Stillknocks’ is fresh off his victory over Derek Brunson earlier this month at UFC 285. The win was the biggest of the South African’s career thus far and was his seventh in a row. Prior to the win over Brunson, du Plessis had picked up victories over names such as Darren Till, and Brad Tavares.
Dricus Du Plessis questions authenticity of former African UFC champions: “Did those belts ever go to Africa?”
Lewis Simpson - March 2, 2023
Dricus Du Plessis has questioned the authenticity of the former African UFC champions. Du Plessis looks to make it seven-straight consecutive wins this weekend at UFC 285 in Las Vegas. The South African native has the opportunity to leap closer to middleweight gold when he takes on the No.5 ranked Derek Brunson.
Nate Diaz slams Darren Till after his submission loss at UFC 282
Harry Kettle - December 12, 2022
Nate Diaz has taken to social media in order to trash Darren Till after his submission defeat at UFC 282 last weekend. On Saturday night, Darren Till fell to his third straight defeat inside the Octagon. He went to war with Dricus du Plessis in a bout that was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Darren Till reacts following submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Darren Till has reacted after suffering a third-round submission loss to Dricus du Plessis at tonight’s UFC 282 event in Las Vegas. Till (18-5-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native had suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most previous Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.
Pros react after Dricus du Plessis stops Darren Till at UFC 282
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 main event lineup featured a middleweight matchup between Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis. Till (18-5-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most previous Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.
UFC 282 Results: Dricus du Plessis stops Darren Till (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 282 main event lineup features a middleweight matchup between Darren Till and Dricus du Plessis. Till (18-4-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to snap a two-fight losing skid. The Liverpool native suffered a submission loss to Derek Brunson in his most recent Octagon appearance back in September of 2021.