APRIL 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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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 at UFC 290.
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.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker: I'm not underestimating tough Dricus Du Plessis, but 'I am just better' Ex-middleweight champ Robert Whittaker won’t take Dricus Du Plessis lightly at UFC 290, but just thinks he’s better than him overall.
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC champ Israel Adesanya sounds off on Dricus Du Plessis: 'I'm going to f*cking beat him until he's black' Israel Adesanya’s racially charged remarks make it crystal clear just how badly and why the UFC champ wants to get his hands on Dricus Du Pl...
APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis Set For UFC 290 In July | Fightful News Former UFC middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker will matchup against top contender, Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas.
APRIL 22, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 290; Dana White says winner gets Israel Adesanya Dana White has announced a No. 1 contender bout in the middleweight division between former champ Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis.
APRIL 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Dricus Du Plessis turns down Kelvin Gastelum's title eliminator offer: 'Let's talk again after a few more wins' Kelvin Gastelum tried, but UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis respectfully said no.
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis turns down Kelvin Gastelum's title eliminator offer: 'Let's talk again after a few more wins' Kelvin Gastelum tried, but UFC middleweight contender Dricus Du Plessis respectfully said no.
APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chael Sonnen: Dricus Du Plessis, not Robert Whittaker, should be next for Israel Adesanya It’s time for UFC champ Israel Adesanya to fight “somebody fresh and new,” says Chael Sonnen, and that somebody is Dricus Du Plessis.
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis fires back at UFC champ Israel Adesanya: Enjoy your victory 'at home in New Zealand' Dricus Du Plessis knew very well that Israel Adesanya was talking about him after UFC 287, and he has a response of his own.
APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya Sends Dricus Du Plessis Ominous Warning Following UFC 287 Win | Fightful News UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, sent an ominous warning to contender, Dricus Du Plessis, over some of his recent comments.
APRIL 10, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Israel Adesanya: If Dricus Du Plessis keeps winning, 'I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa' “I pray to god he keeps winning, I will gladly drag his carcass across South Africa.”
APRIL 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'That doesn't make you more African': Kamaru Usman responds to Dricus Du Plessis' recent claims Former UFC champ Kamaru Usman initially took exception to middleweight Dricus Du Plessis’ claim of being more African.
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis no longer interested in Paulo Costa, wants No. 1 contender fight or title shot Following his win at UFC 285, Dricus Du Plessis no longer is interested in Paulo Costa and wants a No. 1 contender fight or title shot.
MARCH 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis: I put up amazing performances and they 'boot me down to the undercard' of UFC 285 Dricus Du Plessis is not happy about his placement on the UFC 285 preliminary card – while untested Bo Nickal opens the main card.
MARCH 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis: I put up amazing performances and they 'boot me down to the undercard' of UFC 285 Dricus Du Plessis is not happy about his placement on the UFC 285 preliminary card – while untested Bo Nickal opens the main card.
MARCH 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brendan Allen goes on call out frenzy, asks for Sean Strickland, Chris Curtis, Jack Hermansson, Dricus Du Plessis Brendan Allen went on a callout frenzy after UFC Fight Night 220: Sean Strickland, Chris Curtis, Jack Hermansson and Dricus Du Plessis.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis Booked For UFC 285 In March | Fightful News UFC middleweight contenders Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis are scheduled to meet at UFC 285 on March 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285 lineup in March An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Dana White doesn't think Darren Till's stock 'dropped at all' after UFC 282 loss to Dricus Du Plessis Dana White was impressed by Darren Till despite another setback at UFC 282.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis eyes title contention by end of 2023, suggests Darren Till return to welterweight Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 282 results: Dricus Du Plessis submits Darren Till in Round 3 after back-and-forth battle Dricus Du Plessis used a second wind to finish Darren Till late at UFC 282.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier: If Darren Till can't get past Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282, 'it might be over for the time being' “If he can’t get past du Plessis, it might be over for the time being for Till.”
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier: If Darren Till can't get past Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282, 'it might be over for the time being' “If he can’t get past du Plessis, it might be over for the time being for Till.”
DECEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dricus Du Plessis says Darren Till never mentally recovered from recent losses: 'I think he's in his own head' Dricus Du Plessis thinks middleweight was a rude awakening for Darren Till.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
