Dricus Du Plessis Facing Off Israel Adesanya: South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis has earned himself a shot at the UFC middleweight title after a stunning victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. Dricus Du Plessis Facing Off Israel Adesanya After defeating Robert Whittaker fans reacted “Wassup Ni**a”. The victory sets up a highly anticipated clash with current champion, Israel Adesanya, at UFC 293 on September 10, 2023, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
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Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya In UFC 293
Du Plessis, put on a masterful performance against the former middleweight champion, Whittaker, stopping him in the second round with a barrage of strikes.
The victory earned him praise from some of the biggest names in the sport, including former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway and Irish superstar Conor McGregor.
“Huge congrats to South African MMA and South Africa, period! That is an incredible win for them inside the UFC’s Octagon! Title fight next for sure! Let’s go S.A,” said McGregor in a tweet following the fight.
“I guess 100% air du plessis is the real deal #UFC290” Max Holloway tweeted
Du Plessis’ impressive win over Whittaker has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting title fight against Adesanya. The two fighters already shared an intense face-off following Du Plessis’ victory, with both men trading some trash talk.
The middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya is sure to be one of the most highly anticipated bouts of 2023.
The upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya has been confirmed for UFC 293 and will take place on September 10, 2023, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
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