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How UFC 290 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker's 'warrior spirit'

Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis’ willingness to fight him 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 …read more

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Robert Whittaker explains why he’s “so happy” he’s fighting Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290

Ready for a scrap …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis explains why he thinks Robert Whittaker is a “harder fight” than Israel Adesanya

Blueprint to beat Izzy …read more

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Du Plessis Denies Saying He’s ‘More African’ Than Adesanya

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“I’ve never said the words ‘more African’ in my life.” Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight Robert Whittaker at …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis stands by comments on African representation that triggered Israel Adesanya: 'I simply stated the facts'

Dricus Du Plessis is not going to back down from his comments that have triggered many online, including UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
The South Africa native caused a stir in …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis admits accepting Robert Whittaker fight wasn’t the smart thing to do: “I chose to be a warrior”

UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis knows that fighting Robert Whittaker isn’t the best idea. ‘Stillknocks’ has been out of the cage since his clash against Derek Brunson in March. In …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis stokes rivalry with Israel Adesanya: ‘He’s referred to himself as a Kiwi, Chinese, and Nigerian’

UFC middleweight contender, Dricus Du Plessis continues to poke fun at Israel Adesanya over his nationality. 

Reigning 185lb UFC champion, Adesnanya has recently taken a real personal disliking to surging contender, …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker 'not the smart move,' explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight

Dricus Du Plessis is well aware of the chatter surrounding his latest career move.
There’s been plenty of criticism from fans and pundits on the UFC’s decision, as well as Du …read more

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Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 but doesn't think he will

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. 1 contender at UFC 290.
Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) meets Robert Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) on …read more

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Video: Is UFC missing out by not booking Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis right now?

Israel Adesanya has a major beef with Dricus Du Plessis, a fight between them would be easy to promote, and it’d be a guaranteed fresh matchup against a top contender …read more

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Alex Pereira claims Israel Adesanya wants ‘Easy fight’ rather than trilogy clash in UFC return later this year

Alex Pereira accused Israel Adesanya of targeting streaking contender Dricus Du Plessis to get an “easy fight.

Alex Pereira is coming off his first loss inside the Octagon, surrendering the …read more

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Robert Whittaker says Israel Adesanya doesn't want trilogy: 'I'm the biggest threat to his reign'

Robert Whittaker thinks Israel Adesanya would much rather face Dricus Du Plessis.
Middleweight champion Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) has already defeated Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) twice in title fights – …read more

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Chael Sonnen wants Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis scratched: 'It's not too late'

Chael Sonnen thinks the UFC made a mistake booking Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis.
Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) is scheduled to face Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) at UFC 290 …read more

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Robert Whittaker discusses his newly announced matchup with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: “I do believe that I am just better”

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 …read more

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Robert Whittaker plans to dismantle Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: ‘He makes it a really yucky fight’

The usually humble Robert Whittaker’s confidence seems at an all-time high, as he talks about his looming UFC 290 title eliminator against Dricus Du Plessis.

Pairing their skill sets against one another, the …read more

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Video: Is Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis the right UFC top contender fight?

It’s not often we get the UFC to outright label upcoming fights as No. 1 contender bouts for titles.
So when it does happen, naturally we have to take advantage of …read more

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Robert Whittaker: I'm not underestimating tough Dricus Du Plessis, but 'I am just better'

Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly, but just thinks he’s better than him overall.
Whittaker (24-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meets Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a middleweight …read more

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Israel Adesanya criticized for levelling racial slurs at UFC enemy Dricus Du Plessis: ‘Who the f*ck is this cracker?’

Israel Adesanya has come under fire after hurling racial slurs toward rising middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis.

‘The Last Stylebender’ is just weeks removed from his highlight-reel-worthy knockout of longtime Brazilian …read more

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UFC champ Israel Adesanya sounds off on Dricus Du Plessis: 'I’m going to f*cking beat him until he’s black'

Just how badly does Israel Adesanya want to get his hands on Dricus Du Plessis and why? Racially charged comments by the UFC middleweight champion have made it very clear.
“I’m …read more

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Israel Adesanya sounds off on UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis: “Who the f**k is this cracker to tell me who I am?”

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 …read more

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White: Whittaker-Du Plessis bout set for UFC 290

The UFC has booked a No. 1 contender middleweight fight between former champion Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 in July and president Dana White says the …read more

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Whittaker Vs. Du Plessis Headed To UFC 290, Winner Gets Title Shot

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A middleweight matchup between former UFC champion Robert Whittaker and streaking contender Dricus Du Plessis has been booked for UFC …read more

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Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 290; Dana White says winner gets Israel Adesanya

UFC president Dana White has announced a No. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis.
White revealed on Friday that Whittaker (24-6 …read more

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Robert Whittaker set for title eliminator fight at UFC 290 against Dricus Du Plessis

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 …read more

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Dricus Du Plessis turns down Kelvin Gastelum's title eliminator offer: 'Let's talk again after a few more wins'

Dricus Du Plessis has respectfully turned down Kelvin Gastelum’s callout.
After returning to the win column with a Fight of the Night victory over Chris Curtis at UFC 287, Gastelum (18-8 …read more

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Chael Sonnen: Dricus Du Plessis, not Robert Whittaker, should be next for Israel Adesanya

Chael Sonnen argues that Dricus Du Plessis should be UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s next title challenger.
Adesanya (24-2 MMA, 13-2 UFC) reclaimed his belt from Alex Pereira at UFC 287 …read more

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