From UFC Connected, South African prospect Dricus du Plessis details his country’s rich sporting history, and what it means to represent them on MMA’s bigges... Sean Strickland is willing to take his talents to the sport of boxing if he doesn’t land an immediate title rematch with current UFC middleweight king Dricus du Plessis. …Ahead of his first UFC title fight, Dricus du Plessis has been in the spotlight of MMA media. While the South African is an active social media user, he tends to keep his personal life private.Athletes. DRICUS DU PLESSIS LOOKS TO MAKE HISTORY. Middleweight Title Challenger Aims To Become First South African To Win UFC Gold. By E. Spencer …Jan 21, 2024 · In the main event of UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis became the Octagon's first champion born in South Africa when he edged Sean Strickland in their middleweight title bout. Don't Miss UFC 297: Strickland vs du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Title, Live From Scotiabank Arena In Toronto, Canada On Saturday, January 20, 2024.For South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis, the World Champion Springboks are a huge source of inspiration. The middleweight was celebrating in the stands in Paris when the Boks won their fourth World Cup and du Plessis is eager to ride that wave of patriotism and - for lack of a better word - 'gees' all the way to a UFC title.Dricus Du Plessis: BORN: January 14, 1994 (Age 30) South Africa HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 184 lbs: REACH: 76" NICKNAME(S) Stillknocks HAS FOUGHT OUT OF ... Pretoria, South Africa FIGHT MAP: DECISIONS; Date: Event: Fight: Decision: 01/20/24 : UFC 297: Du Plessis defeats Strickland: Split: 07/02/22 : UFC 276: Du …Jan 29, 2024 · According to Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland thought he lost their fight in its immediate aftermath at UFC 297. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) dethroned Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) to become middleweight champion in a tightly contested main event in Toronto earlier this month. Days after their fight, Strickland said he thought he won ... Du Plessis called the government 'the worst in the world'. Those comments were deemed 'unfortunate' by Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa. Dricus du Plessis returns home 2Bahati vs. Du Plessis at EFC Worldwide 62 on Tapology. View Bahati vs. Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. Dricus Du Plessis' record currently stands at 21 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws. Of those 21 wins he has stopped 9 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 43%, with 10 submissions. Of his 2 loses, he's been stopped 1 time. He's competed in a total of 47 rounds, meaning his professional fights last 2 rounds on average. Jan 21, 2024 · Social media reacts to Sean Strickland’s title defense over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297. Sean Strickland is now an established champion in the middleweight division after defending his belt for ... South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis delivered on his promise of becoming a house-hold name in the MMA world with a unanimous decision win over American Brad Tavares at UFC 276 in Las Vegas on Saturday.Fight goes the distance, and it certainly feels like Dricus Du Plessis is about to become the new UFC middleweight champion. #UFC297 — Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) January 21, 2024.Dricus du Plessis’ girlfriend, Vasti Spiller shared some photos of the pair attending a friend’s wedding, via an Instagram post on Sunday 28 January. The brunette beauty captioned the post ...Get ready for an epic clash in the Middleweight division as Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis go head-to-head at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada, inside the S...6' 1", 184 lbs. Birthdate. 1/14/1994 (30) Team. CIT Performance Institute. Nickname. Stilknocks. Stance. Switch. Stats. W-L-D. 21-2-0. (T)KO. 9-1. SUB. 10-1. Get …South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis has questioned the authenticity of former Africa-born champions Francis Ngannou, Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman in a shocking outburst.. Du Plessis, who ...A marauding madman from South Africa, Dricus Du Plessis possesses a style that can be difficult to get a beat on. Fueled by unbridled confidence and an insane athletic drive, discouraging Du ...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. The middleweight contenders face off on the main card ...Dricus du Plessis Jr. is a South African mixed martial artist who is currently the champion of the middleweight division (185 lbs) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Du Plessis was born ...Jan 14, 1994Dricus Du Plessis: BORN: January 14, 1994 (Age 30) South Africa HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 184 lbs: REACH: 76" NICKNAME(S) Stillknocks HAS FOUGHT OUT OF ... Pretoria, South Africa FIGHT MAP: DECISIONS; Date: Event: Fight: Decision: 01/20/24 : UFC 297: Du Plessis defeats Strickland: Split: 07/02/22 : UFC 276: Du …Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Has Had A Fast Climb In The UFC And Doesn’t Plan On Stopping Now. By Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas, on Twitter …Dricus du Plessis claimed his right to a UFC middleweight title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September. Du Plessis dispatched former champion Robert Whittaker at Saturday's UFC 290 ...Jan 22, 2024 · Dricus du Plessis has revealed the extent of his facial damages after his UFC 297 victory. The South African took a battering at the hands of Sean Strickland, especially from his jabs, but he ... Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 8 July 2023. Du Plessis won with a second-round TKO. (Photo: Steve Marcus ...Live. Highlights. Highlight: Dricus Du Plessis Knocks Out Giles | UFC 264. Dricus Du Plessi earns a second-round knockout win over Trevin Giles at UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3.Dricus du Plessis was a big winner in more ways than one. Coming into the bout, Du Plessis was guaranteed a $350,000 base pay and $32,000 in incentives (around R7.62 million).Top middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis spoke with UFC's McKenzie Pavacich following his featured main card matchup win over Robert Whittaker on Saturda...UFC 297 - Strickland vs. Du Plessis Saturday, January 20th 2024: Decision (Split) Round 5 W: Robert Whittaker #3 Middleweight UFC 290 - Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez Saturday, July 8th 2023: TKO (Punches) Round 2 W: Derek Brunson #8 Middleweight UFC 285 - Jones vs. Gane Saturday, March 4th 2023South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis is 10 days away from the fight of his life. The 29-year-old will be contesting for the promotion's coveted middleweight title against Sean Strickland. Du Plessis, an ardent Springbok supporter, is now on the receiving end of the national unity the Boks felt in 2023. For more sports news, visit …Jan 21, 2024 · What is the background of Dricus du Plessie? At the age of five, Du Plessis began learning judo. At the age of 14, he switched to kickboxing. He eventually won the WAKO World Championship in K-1 ... January 20, 2024, UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the UFC Middleweight Championship UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Dricus du Plessis in a 5 round UFC Championship fight, Sean Strickland pulls off and upset win last year when he defeated Israel Adesanya …Dricus du Plessis Best Fights in UFC - MMA Fighter Subscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/311ab12 Follow MMA Fighter Channel: ★ Twitter : https:/...After Dricus Du Plessis turned the tides and landed heavy ground-and-pound, Derek Brunson’s boxing coach Dre Herd called a stop to the fight at 4:59 of Round 2. The bout took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout was a wild 10 minutes in which both men had their moments. Both men attempted leg submissions …Du Plessis was declared the winner due to strikes, 2:23 into the second round to set up a fight against middleweight champion Adesanya at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. UFC 293 is expected to take ...Dricus du Plessis, nicknamed “Stillknocks”, is set for a highly anticipated bout against Strickland for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title belt. The fight will headline the card on Saturday, 20 January, with the clash set to get under way around 10pm at the venue. However, due to the seven hour time difference ...Dricus du Plessis takes down Sean Strickland in their UFC 297 bout (UFC / Instagram) UFC Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.South African MMA star Dricus du Plessis has questioned the authenticity of former Africa-born champions Francis Ngannou, Israel Adesanya and Kamaru Usman in a shocking outburst.. Du Plessis, who ...Dec 9, 2022 · Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after his TKO victory over Trevin Giles in their middleweight fight during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Jan 21, 2024 · Dricus du Plessis won a split-points decision against Sean Strickland to win the middleweight championship at UFC 297 event at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, on 20 January 2024. (Photo ... Dricus Du Plessis . 0 1 25 of 61 62 of 101 40% 61% 25 of 61 68 of 108 0 of 1 1 of 1 0% 100% 0 0 0 0 0:02 0:30 Significant Strikes Fighter Sig. str Sig. str. % Head Body Leg Distance Clinch Ground Derek Brunson . Dricus Du Plessis . 37 of 84 71 of 115 ...Jan 29, 2024 · Dricus Du Plessis is in a relationship with Vasti Spiller. Du Plessis’s relationship status has stayed private for a while. However, in UFC 297’s Embedded Vlog Series, Du Plessis was spotted with a woman who was identified as Vasti Spiller. The couple has shared several pictures of each other on social media platforms. Dricus du Plessis was a big winner in more ways than one. Coming into the bout, Du Plessis was guaranteed a $350,000 base pay and $32,000 in incentives (around R7.62 million). Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. 122,281 likes · 4,180 talking about this. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis Instagra Dricus du Plessis won 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 after five extremely close rounds against Sean Strickland He became the first South African UFC champion and had to dig deep for victory in TorontoAccording to reports, Dricus is set to make seven figures for UFC 297. Dricus will likely get $200,000 (R3,775,859.00) as show money, sponsorship money, and a share of the PPV (Pay Per View) sales ...UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says that he’s dreaming of bringing a title fight to Africa, and would love to face off against rival Israel Adesanya, who …Jan 21, 2024 · Dricus Du Plessis’ rise through the middleweight division reached its apex on Saturday when he claimed the title from Sean Strickland in the UFC 297 main event.. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) kept his undefeated octagon record in tact in the biggest moment possible with a split decision victory over Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) in their grudge match on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in ... Dricus Du Plessis reiterated his stance on Africa after backlash. Although a section of the MMA community heavily criticized Dricus Du Plessis for claiming to be the first potential African UFC ...Jul 9, 2023 · 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.. 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 MMA, 15-5 UFC). (L-R) Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa punches American Sean Strickland in the middleweight championship bout during UFC 297 at Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 20, 2024 ,in Toronto. (Photo by Jeff ...Dricus Du Plessis. Up next. Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura. Mar. 16, 2024. UFC 300 Q&A w/ Alex Pereira, Arman Tsarukyan & Kayla Harrison | UFC 299. Mar. 8, 2024 ...Du Plessis won the fight with a technical knockout in the second round. Now he will get the chance to take on the defending UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. On Monday, the MMA star ...Dricus Du Plessis celebrates after defeating Sean Strickland in a middleweight title bout during the UFC 297 mixed martial arts event in Toronto early …In the main event of UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis became the Octagon's first champion born in South Africa when he edged Sean Strickland in their middleweight title …Du Plessis boasted a 4-0 record before taking on the then-EFC middleweight champion Gareth McLellan at the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) Africa 33. Unfortunately, he lost the bout in the third round via guillotine choke submission. Du Plessis made his welterweight debut in June 2015 at the EFC …Dricus Du Plessis worked his way toward the top until only one man stood between him and the Ultimate Fighting Championship penthouse at 185 pounds. The 29-year-old South African will challenge ...January 20, 2024, UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the UFC Middleweight Championship UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Dricus du Plessis in a 5 round UFC Championship fight, Sean Strickland pulls off and upset win last year when he defeated Israel Adesanya …Dricus Du Plessis takes on Brad Tavares this Saturday at UFC 276. Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports. THE WORK THAT Du Plessis put in during his fledgling years as a combat athlete is the reason he ...With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Then things got ugly. 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. The fight was a title eliminator meant to …Jan 29, 2024 · Dricus Du Plessis is in a relationship with Vasti Spiller. Du Plessis’s relationship status has stayed private for a while. However, in UFC 297’s Embedded Vlog Series, Du Plessis was spotted with a woman who was identified as Vasti Spiller. The couple has shared several pictures of each other on social media platforms. MMA Guru Reacts to Every Dricus Du Plessis FINISH!Subscribe for more clips!Subscribe to the MMA Guru: https://youtube.com/@the-mma-guruJoin the Stewru Army: ...According to reports, Dricus is set to make seven figures for UFC 297. Dricus will likely get $200,000 (R3,775,859.00) as show money, sponsorship money, and a share of the PPV (Pay Per View) sales ...Dricus du Plessis aiming to make history. Du Plessis had opened the betting a massive underdog, but money has come in recent weeks for the Pretoria-native who will be aiming to become South Africa ...Du Plessis won by a split decision, 48-47, with two judges in the South African's favour. He is unbeaten in the UFC since his series debut in October 2020, racking up six successive wins to become ...The main event at UFC 297 features the much-awaited middleweight title clash between Sean Strickland and the No.2-ranked contender Dricus du Plessis.Bahati vs. Du Plessis at EFC Worldwide 62 on Tapology. View Bahati vs. Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results.Dricus du Plessis is a world champion. Photo: Steve Marcus/AFP. In a UFC title bout that will undoubtedly capture the attention of most South African sports lovers, Dricus du Plessis will take on ...Dricus Du Plessis said he’s interested in one day fighting for Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight title, and that naturally evoked a response from Pereira.. This past Thursday at the UFC 297 pre-fight press conference, Du Plessis was asked if he had any interest in moving up to light heavyweight after if he were to …The UFC women's flyweight title will find a new top contender on Saturday. Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 is expected this year after they were …January 20, 2024, UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the UFC Middleweight Championship UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Dricus du Plessis in a 5 round UFC Championship fight, Sean Strickland pulls off and upset win last year when he defeated Israel Adesanya …This year’s first pay-per-view event, UFC 297, started with a banger card where we saw two new champions, Raquel Pennington and Dricus Du Plessis, defying the odds to claim all the glory. Now, there is a lot of talk about the main event, as two of the elite middleweights of the division set the octagon on fire with a fight that was an absolute war.Dricus Du Plessis had something to prove when he stepped into the Octagon with former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 earlier this …Jan 21, 2024 · Dricus Du Plessis’ rise through the middleweight division reached its apex on Saturday when he claimed the title from Sean Strickland in the UFC 297 main event.. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) kept his undefeated octagon record in tact in the biggest moment possible with a split decision victory over Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) in their grudge match on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in ... Jan 29, 2024 · According to Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland thought he lost their fight in its immediate aftermath at UFC 297. Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) dethroned Strickland (28-6 MMA, 15-6 UFC) to become middleweight champion in a tightly contested main event in Toronto earlier this month. Days after their fight, Strickland said he thought he won ... Dricus du Plessis takes down Sean Strickland in their UFC 297 bout (UFC / Instagram) UFC Read this for free South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.Sean Strickland is willing to take his talents to the sport of boxing if he doesn’t land an immediate title rematch with current UFC middleweight king Dricus du Plessis. …UFC 297. Du Plessis defeats Strickland. Split. 07/02/22. UFC 276. Du Plessis defeats Tavares. Unanimous. Data on this site includes fights from: Bellator.Dricus du Plessis made history and became the first South African UFC champion after he edged Sean Strickland 48-47, 47-48, 48-47 last weekend in Toronto, Canada, MMA Fighting reported. He ...By Gavin Porter, on X: @PorterUFCnews • Jan. 17, 2024. On Wednesday, January 17, UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis was awarded a custom jacket by Jeff Novitzky, Senior Vice President ...Strickland vs. Du Plessis at UFC 297 on Tapology. View Strickland vs. Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results.Mar 3, 2023 · Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa kicks Trevin Giles in their middleweight fight during the UFC 264 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Adesanya, who regained his title by stopping Alex Pereira at UFC 287 back in April, was in talks to battle No. 1-ranked middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis after “Stillknocks” whooped ...Jan 21, 2024 · In the main event of UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis became the Octagon's first champion born in South Africa when he edged Sean Strickland in their middleweight title bout. Jan 29, 2024 · Dricus Du Plessis is in a relationship with Vasti Spiller. Du Plessis’s relationship status has stayed private for a while. However, in UFC 297’s Embedded Vlog Series, Du Plessis was spotted with a woman who was identified as Vasti Spiller. The couple has shared several pictures of each other on social media platforms. Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis sparring footage shows origin of UFC rivalry. Adesanya is expected to be Du Plessis’s first title challenger, and the ex-champion has now shared old footage ...
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Middleweight Dricus Du Plessis Has Had A Fast Climb In The UFC And Doesn’t Plan On Stopping Now. By Maddyn Johnstone-Thomas, on Twitter …Jan 20, 2024 · Newly crowned middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis spoke with Daniel Cormier after defeating Sean Strickland in the main event in UFC 297. Dricus du Pless... Athletes. DRICUS DU PLESSIS LOOKS TO MAKE HISTORY. Middleweight Title Challenger Aims To Become First South African To Win UFC Gold. By E. Spencer …Jan 21, 2024 · Social media reacts to Sean Strickland’s title defense over Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297. Sean Strickland is now an established champion in the middleweight division after defending his belt for ... Dricus du Plessis, nicknamed “Stillknocks”, is set for a highly anticipated bout against Strickland for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title belt. The fight will headline the card on Saturday, 20 January, with the clash set to get under way around 10pm at the venue. However, due to the seven hour time difference ...Jan 21, 2024 · What is the background of Dricus du Plessie? At the age of five, Du Plessis began learning judo. At the age of 14, he switched to kickboxing. He eventually won the WAKO World Championship in K-1 ... KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45.Soldic take... January 20, 2024, UFC 297 Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the UFC Middleweight Championship UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland takes on Dricus du Plessis in a 5 round UFC Championship fight, Sean Strickland pulls off and upset win last year when he defeated Israel Adesanya …KSW welterweight champion Roberto Soldic recaptured the crown with this incredible performance & devastating win over Dricus Du Plessis at KSW 45.Soldic take...Dricus Du Plessis said he’s interested in one day fighting for Alex Pereira’s light heavyweight title, and that naturally evoked a response from Pereira.. This past Thursday at the UFC 297 pre-fight press conference, Du Plessis was asked if he had any interest in moving up to light heavyweight after if he were to …Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis. 122,281 likes · 4,180 talking about this. Offical Facebook fan page of UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis InstagraThe atmosphere surrounding UFC 297 and the middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis changed considerably in December.. Both men were present for the seasonal press ...Weight. 184.00. Oct. 10, 2020. 76.00. 43.00. Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a South African fighter in the UFC middleweight division. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more.With his mostly dominant win over a former champion Saturday, Dricus Du Plessis punched his ticket to a title fight. Then things got ugly. 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. The fight was a title eliminator meant to …UFC 282 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) between Dricus du Plessis vs. Darren Till from inside T-Mobile Arena in ...By Gavin Porter, on X: @PorterUFCnews • Jan. 17, 2024. On Wednesday, January 17, UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis was awarded a custom jacket by Jeff Novitzky, Senior Vice President ...Strickland vs. Du Plessis at UFC 297 on Tapology. View Strickland vs. Du Plessis fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results.This year’s first pay-per-view event, UFC 297, started with a banger card where we saw two new champions, Raquel Pennington and Dricus Du Plessis, defying the odds to claim all the glory. Now, there is a lot of talk about the main event, as two of the elite middleweights of the division set the octagon on fire with a fight that was an absolute war..