Dricus Du Plessis pulls off a shocking victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, earning himself a middleweight title shot. Read about the intense fight and the confrontation with Israel Adesanya.
| Dricus Du Plessis shocks the MMA world with his victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. |
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| Du Plessis showcased his skills and dominated the fight, earning a middleweight title shot. |
Dricus Du Plessis pulled off the biggest win of his career at UFC 290, defeating former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. The South African fighter, who entered the match as an underdog, showcased his skills and ended the fight in the second round. Du Plessis dominated the opening frame with a back-and-forth battle, eventually gaining top position and causing significant damage to Whittaker with his elbows. In the second round, Du Plessis wobbled Whittaker before finishing him off with a referee stoppage. This impressive victory has earned Du Plessis a shot at the UFC middleweight title.
The Reaction on Twitter
Following his win, Du Plessis faced an unexpected confrontation with Israel Adesanya, resulting in an intense staredown and verbal exchange. Fans and fighters took to Twitter to express their opinions on Du Plessis’ upset victory and the upcoming title fight against Adesanya. Even Conor McGregor praised Du Plessis and showed his support for South Africa in the upcoming match.
Summary
Dricus Du Plessis shocked the MMA world with his victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. Despite being considered an underdog, Du Plessis showcased his skills and dominated the fight, ultimately earning himself a middleweight title shot. The confrontation with Israel Adesanya after the fight has further fueled anticipation for their upcoming clash.
Fight Results
| Fighter | Result |
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| Dricus Du Plessis | Win |
| Robert Whittaker | Loss |
