UFC 290: Dricus Du Plessis vs Robert Whittaker:The UFC middleweight division is set to heat up this weekend as Robert Whittaker takes on Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting the fight, with many wondering whether the South African fighter has what it takes to beat the former champion. In an exclusive interview with Sony Sports Network, panelist expert Somesh Kamra shared his technical point of view on how du Plessis can come out on top.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Robert Whittaker
Kamra believes that du Plessis’ best chance of winning is by taking the fight to the ground and wearing Whittaker down. “If Du Plessis can take it to the ground and tire him out, then I think he’s going to be in trouble,” Kamra said. “But it’s going to be very difficult for Du Plessis to really pull this out of the bag.”
Is There a Way Dricus Du Plessis Beats Robert Whittaker At UFC 290? Sony Sports Network’s Expert Panelist Shares His Tenical POV (Exclusive)
Whittaker is a seasoned veteran of the sport, known for his resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Despite losing his belt to Israel Adesanya, Whittaker has climbed back up the ranks and is now within striking distance of another title shot. His recent fights against Adesanya have shown that he is a formidable opponent, even in defeat.
Du Plessis, on the other hand, is a relative newcomer to the UFC, having won his first five fights in the promotion.
The former KSW champion is a dangerous and aggressive fighter, known for his striking and finishing ability. However, he will need to be at his best if he hopes to defeat Whittaker and earn a shot at Adesanya.
The stakes are high for both fighters, with the winner of this bout set to face off against Adesanya for the middleweight title. Adesanya himself will be watching closely, eager to see who his next opponent will be.
As the fight approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting and closely contested bout.
Will Whittaker’s experience and resilience be enough to overcome du Plessis’ aggressive style? Or will the South African be able to pull off the upset and earn a shot at the title? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – UFC 290 is set to be a thrilling night of fights.
Watch the LIVE coverage of UFC 290 – Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) & Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels at 7:30 am IST on 9th July 2023
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