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Dricus du Plessis lays out plan to defeat UFC rival Israel Adesanya: ‘I think there’s a clear path to victory versus him’

Dricus du Plessis lays out plan to beat Israel Adesanya there's a clear path UFCAhead of his incoming middleweight title-eliminator against former undisptued division champion, Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July, streaking contender, Dricus du Plessis has claimed there is a “clear path” to a win over current champion, Israel Adesanya. du Plessis, the current #6 ranked middleweight contender, is slated to feature in a main card clash […]

Dricus du Plessis lays out plan to beat Israel Adesanya there's a clear path UFC

Ahead of his incoming middleweight title-eliminator against former undisptued division champion, Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 in July, streaking contender, Dricus du Plessis has claimed there is a “clear path” to a win over current champion, Israel Adesanya.

du Plessis, the current #6 ranked middleweight contender, is slated to feature in a main card clash against former undisputed champion, Whittaker at UFC 290 in July during International Fight Week – with the victor set to fight Adesanya later this year.

In the midst of a promotional-perfect run of five consecutive victories, South African contender, du Plessis most recently turned in a second round corner stoppage TKO win over Derek Brunson at UFC 285 in March.

In December of last year, du Plessis landed a stunning third round win over former welterweight title challenger, Darren Till, submitting the now-promotional alum with a rear-naked choke at UFC 283. 

Dricus du Plessis believes there is a clear path to success against Israel Adesanya

Previewing his fight with Whittaker this summer, du Plessis claimed that a matchup with Adesanya would likely prove more favorable for him – laying out a path to victory against the City Kickboxing star.

“It’s not going to be, ‘Oh, if i get him to the floor it’s over,’” Dricus du Plessis told Submission Radio. “Will I scramble? No. He can do everything so I think both of them are really good in their own right. As far as preparation goes with (Israel) Adesanya there’s more of a blueprint to beating Adesanya, I believe. Even though he is so good and so hard to implement that blueprint. In think there is a clear path to victory versus Adesanya. He is just so good at not giving opponents their way.” 

“Where with Whittaker, the path to victory is not that simple,” Dricus du Plessis explained. “You have to catch him, that’s at the end fo the day what it’s going to be, you have to catch Robert Whittaker, or to outwork him is hard, to make him tired is hard, to get him to quit is nearly impossible. So, I think Whittaker [is] is the harder fight, where Adesanya [is] a lot more technical [than Robert Whittaker].” 

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

Dricus du Plessis stokes rivalry with Israel Adesanya he's referred to himself as a Kiwi, Chinese, and NigerianUFC 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, Du Plessis. The dispute has taken an uncomfortable and racial turn following comments made by Du Plessis, stating that he wanted to be the […]

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, Du Plessis. The dispute has taken an uncomfortable and racial turn following comments made by Du Plessis, stating that he wanted to be the first African champion in the UFC. 

While the UFC has had several African born champions – Francis Ngannnou, Kamaru Usman and Adesanya, all three of which live and train outside the continent, either in America or New Zealand and this seems to be where the confusion has begun. While the initial soundbite may not read well, Du Plessis clarified that he meant the first champion to be born and also fight out of African, but the damage had already been done. 

Both Adesanya and Usman would express their distaste for the comments, the latter would explain it in an odd metaphor which awkwardly danced around the topic of skin.‘Stylebender’ on the other hand, stated he wanted his next fight to be Du Plessis next while referring to the South African as a ‘cracker’.

Dricus Du Plessis doubles down on comments

Talking to Submission Radio, Dricus Du Plessis touched on the situation and was adamant that he meant no disrespect with his comments and was only stating ‘facts’.

I have never said the words ‘more African’ in my life. I didn’t say they were not African, I stated facts,” Du Plessis said. “I am the only one in title contention, ever, who was born in Africa, lives in Africa, and trains here every single day, I never backpedalled. I’m sticking with that because that is the facts. I don’t care how it came across.

It seems to have struck a nerve with Israel Adesanya. He likes to be whatever fits him best in terms of nationality,” continued ‘Stillknocks’. “He’s referred to himself as a Kiwi, he’s referred to himself as Chinese, he’s referred to himself as a Nigerian. At the end of the day, he was born In Africa, he is African, but he does not reside here. That is the fact. That’s what makes me and him different. My success is coming out of Africa.” (H/T MMA News)

Du Plessis is set to take on former champion, Robert Whittaker on the UFC 290 card in July, with the winner to take on Adesanya for the middleweight title.

Dricus Du Plessis talking with Submission Radio

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Israel Adesanya issues chilling warning to Dricus du Plessis: ‘I’m going to f*cking beat him until he’s black’

Israel Adesanya warning to Dricus du Plessis I'm going to f*cking beat him until he's black UFCUndisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has pointed a stark warning in the direction of division contender, Dricus du Plessis – claiming he will beat the South African “until he’s black” as the war of words between the two continue to heat up. Adesanya, a two-time undisputed middleweight champion under the promotion’s banner, headlined UFC […]

Israel Adesanya warning to Dricus du Plessis I'm going to f*cking beat him until he's black UFC

Undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has pointed a stark warning in the direction of division contender, Dricus du Plessis – claiming he will beat the South African “until he’s black” as the war of words between the two continue to heat up.

Adesanya, a two-time undisputed middleweight champion under the promotion’s banner, headlined UFC 287 earlier this month, handing four-time combat sports opponent, Alex Pereira a thunderous second round knockout to reclaim his middleweight title. 

As for du Plessis, the former KSW and EFC middleweight champion has been sidelined sinee March, landing a second round corner’s stoppage TKO win over common-foe, Derek Brunson.

Slated to return to the Octagon at UFC 290 in July during International Fight Week, du Plessis takes on soon-to-be common-foe, former champion, Robert Whittaker in an official middleweight championship-eliminator.

Israel Adesanya hits out at Dricus du Plessis ahead of UFC 290

Making his feelings known about his interest in fighting du Plessis in his first attempted title defense as part of his second middleweight title reign next, Adesanya fired multiple barbs in the direction of the Pethora native.

“He’s (Dricus du Plessis) created division,” Israel Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. “This is not the time for that sh*t. You could have definitely got the fight without talking all that sh*t. Well, be careful what you wish for. You got what you want. He’s next. I’m going to f*cking beat him until he’s black.”

“I’m going to f*cking take him to school, in the Octagon, and on history,” Israel Adesanya explained. “What he’s doing is creating divide. You can’t not know your history – I have never questioned him as an African, because yeah, you were born in Africa. South Africa. Of course, you’re an African. I have never questioned that. But who the f*ck is this cracker to tell me who the f*ck I am? Who the f*ck Kamaru (Usman) is, who the f*ck (Francis) Ngannou is? I’m like, are you dumb? As a product of colonization, you’re trying to tell me who the f*ck I am. You can take the boy out of Africa, but you can never take Africa out of the boy.” 

Israel Adesanya calls for title fight with Dricus du Plessis next ahead of UFC 290 return: ‘Please win’

Israel Adesanya calls for fight with Dricus du Plessis next please win at UFC 290Undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has called for surging South African contender, Dricus du Plessis to “please win” in his upcoming UFC 290 title-eliminator against former division champion, Robert Whittaker in July, as he looks to fight the #6 ranked contender next. Over the course of the weekend, UFC president, Dana White confirmed a high-stakes […]

Israel Adesanya calls for fight with Dricus du Plessis next please win at UFC 290

Undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has called for surging South African contender, Dricus du Plessis to “please win” in his upcoming UFC 290 title-eliminator against former division champion, Robert Whittaker in July, as he looks to fight the #6 ranked contender next.

Over the course of the weekend, UFC president, Dana White confirmed a high-stakes addition to this summer’s UFC 290 card during International Fight Week – with an official middleweight title-eliminator between the above-mentioned, Whittaker, and du Plessis added to the July pay-per-view.

Furthermore, White confirmed that the victor of the T-Mobile Arena clash in Las Vegas, Nevada – would then go on to fight undisputed middleweight titleholder, Adesanya later this year in a return to Sydney, Australia for the promotion.

Reclaiming the undisputed middleweight crown at UFC 287 earlier this month, Nigerian-Kiwi striker, Israel Adesanya landed a stunning second round knockout win over Alex Pereira in the pair’s championship rematch. 

In the immediate aftermath of the title reclamation, City Kickboxing staple, Adesanya welcomed a future fight with former KSW champion, du Plessis – claiming he would drag the Pethora native’s “carcass” across his native South Africa – urging him to continue his promotional-perfect run.

In the midst of a five-fight undefeated run since his transition to the UFC back in 2020, du Plessis most recently landed impressive stoppage wins over former welterweight title challenger, Darren Till, and in March, stopped common-foe, Derek Brunson. 

Israel Adesanya urges Dricus du Plessis to win at UFC 290 in July

Welcoming the possibility of a fresh matchup against du Plessis – having twice previously landed victories over the aforenoted, Whittaker in championship fights, Adesanya urged the South African to win at UFC 290 in July.

“Please win,” Israel Adesanya tweeted in response to Dricus du Plessis overnight. 

As for Whittaker, the former undisputed middleweight champion rebounded to the winner’s enclosure at UFC Fight Night Paris back in September in a one-sided unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori in the promotion’s first outing in France. 

Official – Robert Whittaker fights Dricus du Plessis in title-Eliminator at UFC 290 in July

Robert Whittaker fights Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 in July title-eliminatorFormer undisputed UFC middleweight champion, #2 ranked contender, Robert Whittaker is set to make his Octagon return at UFC 290 on July 8. during International Fight Week – taking on streaking South African contender, Dricus du Plessis at the flagship Las Vegas, Nevada event. Whittaker, who most recently co-headlined UFC Fight Night Paris back in […]

Robert Whittaker fights Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290 in July title-eliminator

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, #2 ranked contender, Robert Whittaker is set to make his Octagon return at UFC 290 on July 8. during International Fight Week – taking on streaking South African contender, Dricus du Plessis at the flagship Las Vegas, Nevada event.

Whittaker, who most recently co-headlined UFC Fight Night Paris back in September of last year, defeated one-time title challenger, Marvin Vettori in a one-sided unanimous judging victory in the promotion’s debut in France.

As for du Plessis, the streaking #6 ranked challenger managed to continue his promotional-perfect run under the organizational banner at UFC 285 back in March, securing a second round corner’s stoppage TKO win over veteran contender, Derek Brunson.

Robert Whittaker or Dricus du Plessis will fight Israel Adesanya later this year

UFC president, Dana White confirmed Robert Whittaker’s return in a title-eliminator against Dricus du Plessis on his official social media – with the victor expected to fight champion, Israel Adesanya at a pay-per-view event targeted for Sydney, Australia later this year.

Twice sharing the Octagon with newly minted champion, Adesanya during his professional career, Robert Whittaker, a former undisputed champion himself, suffered a second round KO loss to the Nigerian-Kiwi in their 2019 title unification clash.

And in February of last year, the fan-favorite technician managed to force Adesanya the distance over the course of five rounds in their championship re-run, dropping a unanimous decision loss to the City Kickboxing staple.

Finding himself on the receiving end of some social media stick from Adesanya earlier today, du Plessis has campaigned tirelessly for a title tilt against the former since he reclaimed the middleweight title from Alex Pereira at UFC 287 earlier this month, to no avail it seems.

Making his Octagon tenure back in July 2020, du Plessis, a former KSW champion has landed notable UFC victories over the likes of Brad Tavares, and former welterweight title chaser, promotional alum, Darren Till. 

Israel Adesanya mocks UFC rival Dricus du Plessis following nose surgery: ‘Look at my nostrils’

Israel Adesanya mocks Dricus du Plessis following nose surgery lol look at my nostrilsUFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has poked fun at division contender, Dricus du Plessis after the South African underwent a surgical procedure to address a nose injury, which reportedly limited him to just eight per cent oxygen intake during his Octagon tenure.  Adesanya, the current and two-time undisputed middleweight champion, recently headlined UFC 287 against […]

Israel Adesanya mocks Dricus du Plessis following nose surgery lol look at my nostrils

UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has poked fun at division contender, Dricus du Plessis after the South African underwent a surgical procedure to address a nose injury, which reportedly limited him to just eight per cent oxygen intake during his Octagon tenure. 

Adesanya, the current and two-time undisputed middleweight champion, recently headlined UFC 287 against Alex Pereira, reclaiming his undisputed title with a second round knockout win over the Brazilian.

In the immediate aftermath of the Miami, Florida main event, Israel Adesanya was linked with a slew of next outings, including a return to light heavyweight in pursuit of a title fight with Jamahal Hill – as well as a title defense at 185lbs against South African contender, du Plessis.

In the midst of a five-fight winning run, du Plesiss, the current #6 ranked challenger managed to land recent victories over both Darren Till, and Derek Brunson since December of last year.

And welcoming a title defense against the Pethora native off the back of his win over arch-rival, Pereira, Adesanya claimed he would drag the carcass of du Plessis across his native country – leading to a heated response from the latter.

Israel Adesanya pokes fun at Dricus du Plessis

Recently undergoing a surgical procedure in order to address a nose injury which reportedly limited him to just an eight per cent oxygen intake over the last three years of his career, du Plessis’ issue was mocked and poked fun at by Adesanya on his official social media.

“Lol he (Dricus du Plessis) only on 8%” Israel Adesanya tweeted. “Look at my nostrils.” 

Targeting a quickfire Octagon comeback off the back of his rematch win over Pereira earlier this month, UFC president, Dana White confirmed that Adesanya had contacted him and promotional brass in search of a fight before the close of this summer’s UFC schedule.