LAS VEGAS – Caio Borralho is done predicting UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis’ fights. Borralho (17-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) wonders how Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) continues to prevail, previously saying “it’s crazy how bad he is.” Du Plessis recently submitted Israel Adesanya to retain his title at UFC 305. Sean Strickland (29-6 … Read more
Reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has surprised many fans with his unbelievably talented performance on Masked Singer. The MMA fighter, who recently defended his title against Israel “Izzy” Adesanya, participated in season two of the singing competition in May. DRICUS DU PLESSIS MASKED SINGER PERFORMANCE During his performance, Dricus du Plessis took on … Read more
Dricus Du Plessis’ coach is game for Alex Pereira next – but at light heavyweight. Middleweight champion Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) notched his first title defense when he submitted Israel Adesanya in Round 4 of their UFC 305 headliner Saturday at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Light heavyweight champion Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 … Read more
PERTH, Australia – Dricus Du Plessis is not looking to be friends with Israel Adesanya after UFC 305, but admits a new level of respect has been formed. After a heated and at times uncomfortable build to Saturday’s middleweight title fight at RAC Arena, Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) went into the octagon and scored … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated mixed martial artist Dricus Du Plessis for retaining his UFC title. Du Plessis, accompanied by Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth, defeated Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya in a highly-anticipated match on Sunday, 18 August. RAMAPHOSA CONGRATULATES DRICUS DU PLESSIS Like many proud South Africans, Ramaphosa took to X to … Read more
UFC 305 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET 3:30 p.m. PT). UFC 305 (pay-per-view/ESPN/ESPN+) takes place at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) takes on two-time former champ Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 … Read more
Dricus du Plessis will be squaring off with his biggest opponent, Israel “Izzy” Adesanya, in a pair of custom shorts, paying tribute to South Africa. The 30-year-old will defend his UFC middleweight title in a match against his biggest rival, Israel “Izzy” Adesenya, on Sunday, 18 August, in Perth, Australia. He will be accompanied into … Read more
Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-305-perth-video-israel-adesanya-open-workouts-fan-free-tickets Farah Hannoun and Mike Bohn August 15, 2024 7:30 am ET PERTH, Australia – Open workouts ahead of the fight between middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champ Israel Adesanya took place Thursday, and … Read more
A year after Checkers debuted Prime energy drinks created by YouTubers and MMA fighters Logan Paul and KSI, they’ve decided to back another designer drink, Knox by Dricus du Plessis. And judging by the reception from consumers, it’s already a hit. Meanwhile, Dricus is expected to defend his UFC middleweight title in a match against … Read more
Earlier this year, Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by split decision to win the UFC middleweight title in another iconic moment for South African sport. He then immediately called out Nigerian Israel Adesanya to be his next opponent at UFC 305, which will take place in Perth, Australia, this weekend. The fight between Du Plessis and … Read more
