Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker took on Dricus Du Plessis on the main card of International Fight Week’s UFC 290.
UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis
Round 1
Whittaker opens with a high kick. DDP fires one to the body. Low kick by Whittaker and he gets out of range. Jab and right hand from Whittaker. He’s on the outside blitzing in on opportunities. Nice jab from Whittaker. Another strong jab from Whittaker and he takes DDP down. DDP tried to get a guillotine but Whittaker changed position. They get back to their feet. Strong right hook by Whittaker. Big jab and two more punches from DDP. DDP throws a knee down the middle. Whittaker steps in with a jab and DDP fires a calf kick. They grapple and DDP gets him in side position on the ground. Big elbow from DDP. DDP gets in side position looking for a D’Arce choke. Big elbows from DDP from the top.
Round 2
Right kick off the right hand by Whittaker. DDP lands a combo on the guard. Whittaker jabs in. Nice jab by DDP. Whittaker moves around and eats a calf kick. Body kick by DDP. Whittaker jabs and a low kick. Big right hand from DDP sends Whittaker down. DDP unleashes a barrage of punches and finishes Whittaker.
Official Result: Dricus Du Plessis defeats Robert Whittaker by TKO (R2, 2:23).
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Eyes on his next challenger 👀@Stylebender with the best seat in the house for that du Plessis performance #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/jsqbLPFNqt
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Delete those comments, @DricusduPlessis has been watching 👀😂 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/IpF4olqaRl
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ADESANYA ENTERS THE OCTAGON WITH DU PLESSIS #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/WBBsXOEuyE
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