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UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman
UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman July 18, 2026 • Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Main Card (Paramount+, 8 p.m. ET), Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 p.m. ET)
News Details - Gauteng Provincial Government
​Lerato Mailoane Schools' sports was a winner in the 13 annual Gauteng Sports Awards, as a growing number of winners who won participated in schools sports demonstrating the growing interest and participation in school sports in the province. The awards were held under the theme 'Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Youth. They are aimed at recognizing and honouring Gauteng-based athletes for their brilliance on the field and for living up to Gauteng being the 'Home of Champions'.
Dricus Du Plessis already has a Hall of Fame career after 8 promotional fights, says UFC commentator
Dricus Du Plessis is rising high in popularity due to his exceptional fight performances. As such, many UFC pundits and commentators believe that ‘StillKnocks’ is currently one of the best fighters in the promotion. In one such instance, UFC color commentator Jon Anik has heaped high praises on the UFC middleweight king. DDP recently overcame one of the toughest challenges in the UFC middleweight division.
Daniel Cormier sick of 'DDP disrespect'; sings praise of UFC champ after beating Israel Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis has successfully defended his UFC middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. It took ‘StillKnocks’ four rounds to systematically break down Adesanya and finish him via a rear naked submission. With the win, DDP defeated all the top middleweights in the UFC, and Daniel Cormier was extremely impressed. At UFC 305, both fighters showed incredible heart and put on a competitive title fight.
Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC title
Dricus du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of a captivating contest to retain his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. The South African, 30, rocked Nigeria-born New Zealander Adesanya with a right hook before dragging him down and securing a rear-naked choke. Following the contest, Du Plessis paid tribute to Adesanya as the pair settled their differences after a heated build-up. "To share this octagon with a legend...
"With a broken foot!" Joe Rogan talks about Dricus du Plessis victory over Robert Whittaker despite injury
Joe Rogan discussed the Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis fight with guest Billy Walters. He talked about how Du Plessis secured the win against Whittaker despite a severe injury. Here is what happened: On one of the JRE podcast episodes, Joe Rogan revealed how Du Plessis’s foot injury did not keep him from winning. Rogan said: Dricus Du Plessis, when he fought Robert Whittaker, he had a broken foot.
By One Point Fans On Photo Of Siya Kolisi And Dricus Du Plessis
Fans weighed in on a photo of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis shared on Instagram on Sunday 21 January. SIYA KOLISI SHOWS DRICUS DU PLESSIS LOVE AFTER UFC WIN Springboks captain Siya Kolisi took to Instagram on Sunday 21 January to show South African mixed martial artist, Dricus du Plessis some love.
Crunchy Crust Macaroni And Cheese For A Wholesome Dinner
If theres one meal that reminds anybody of a night in with the family, its mac n cheese. This classic dish was popularized by American TV shows but that doesnt mean it cant be absolutely delicious. We all love pasta and cheese, so its always welcome in the home. However, add some crunch to it and bake it in the oven, youve got a special weeknight dinner for the whole family to enjoy. This crunchy crust macaroni and cheese is going to become a new family favourite.
Robert Whittaker discusses his newly announced matchup with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290: “I do believe that I am just better”
Robert Whittaker is discussing his newly announced matchup with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290. UFC 290 will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada. Whittaker (24-6 MMA) will meet Du Plessis (19-2 MMA) in a middleweight bout. ‘The Reaper’ has won 4 of his last 5 fights in the Octagon. The latest being a unanimous decision victory over Marvin Vettori in September of 2022. ‘Stillknocks‘ has defeated his last 7 opponents in the cage.
Robert Whittaker set for title eliminator fight at UFC 290 against Dricus Du Plessis
A title eliminator fight at middleweight will be going down at UFC 290. On Friday, Dana White took to social media to announce Robert Whittaker will take to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 290 on July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. White also announced the fight is an official title eliminator as the winner will get the next middleweight title shot against Adesanya.
Dricus du Plessis shoots down Kelvin Gastelum’s “title eliminator” fight proposal: “You screwed me out of a fight last time so no thanks”
Dricus du Plessis has shot down Kelvin Gastelum’s proposal for the two to compete in a title eliminator later this summer. Since entering the UFC, Dricus du Plessis has served as quite the attraction at middleweight. In two and a half years, he’s been able to put together a 5-0 record with four finishes to his name. Now, he’s got his sights set on trying to claim a title shot. In the eyes of many, though, he needs one more win before he can go up against Israel Adesanya.
Kelvin Gastelum calls out Dricus du Plessis for title-eliminator bout at UFC 290: “What do you say”
Kelvin Gastelum has called out Dricus du Plessis for a middleweight title eliminator fight this summer at UFC 290. Following a poor 1-5 run, Kelvin Gastelum got back to winning ways earlier this month. He did so by defeating Chris Curtis in an absolute war, although some felt as if Curtis should’ve been the one to get the nod. Either way, Kelvin is back in the win column, and that’s all he could’ve asked for. Since then, many have wondered what the next move will be for him at 185 pounds.
Du Plessis "Wasn't Tired At All" In Recent Till Fight
UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis managed to finish Darren Till in the final round of their fight at UFC 282, but arguably needed to do so. Du Plessis dominated the first round, but appeared spent and sluggish in the second, which he recently revealed on The MMA Hour baffled him at the time. Du Plessis claimed that he “wasn’t tired at all”. “After the flurry in the first round, I wasn’t tired at all. Like my arms weren’t [tired] at all, I have no idea what happened.
Du Plessis Predicts Short Reign for Pereira
Surging UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis, like the rest of the division, has one eye on the title. The new middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, recently handed Israel Adesanya his first loss at 185 pounds, claiming the title in the process. Du Plessis does not expect Pereira’s time at the top to last long at all, making his case in a recent episode of The MMA Hour.
MMA. UFC. Dana White zdradził plan. To nie jest dobra wiadomość dla Joanny Jędrzejczyk - WP SportoweFakty
Joanna Jędrzejczyk po kilkumiesięcznej przerwie szykuje się do powrotu do oktagonu. Patrząc na plany przekazane przez Danę White'a, na chwilę obecną nie ma co liczyć na hitową walkę. Krzysztof Kaczmarczyk 12 Stycznia 2021, 10:22 Getty Images / Michael Reaves / Na zdjęciu: Joanna Jędrzejczyk To nie są najlepsze wiadomości dla Joanny Jędrzejczyk. Ta przyznała ostatnio, że jest gotowa na powrót do oktagonu UFC. Polka nie walczyła od marca 2020 roku, kiedy to przegrała wielką wojnę z Weili Zhang.
MMA. Były mistrz KSW, Dricus du Plessis, podpisał kontrakt z UFC - WP SportoweFakty
Były mistrz KSW w kategorii półśredniej, Dricus du Plessis, nie jest już zawodnikiem polskiej federacji. Afrykaner podpisał kontrakt z UFC i zadebiutuje w szeregach tej organizacji już 10 października. Waldemar Ossowski 29 Września 2020, 21:06 Materiały prasowe / KSW / Na zdjęciu: Dricus Du Plessis Du Plessis podpisał kontrakt z KSW w 2017 roku. Jego debiut opóźnił się z powodu kontuzji.
MMA. KSW 55. "Nie szanuję Mameda z wielu powodów". Zapowiedź rewanżu Askham - Chalidow (wideo) - WP SportoweFakty
10 października na KSW 55 dojdzie do rewanżowej walki Mameda Chalidowa ze Scottem Askhamem. Reprezentant Polski chce wziąć odwet na Angliku za porażkę z 2019 roku. W stawce jest pas mistrzowski w kategorii średniej. Waldemar Ossowski 29 Września 2020, 20:34 Materiały prasowe / kswmma.com / Na zdjęciu: Mamed Chalidow - Ja można powiedzieć, że chodziłem za włodarzami KSW i prosiłem: jeśli chcecie mi dać walkę, to tylko ze Scottem, który wygrał ze mną.
MMA. KSW. Martyn Ford ogłosił podpisanie kontraktu z KSW. Kibice czekają na datę debiutu - WP SportoweFakty
Martyn Ford może niedługo zadebiutować w klatce KSW. Brytyjski kulturysta i aktor oficjalnie podpisał umowę z polską federacją. Waldemar Ossowski 29 Września 2020, 20:17 Instagram / Martyn Ford / Na zdjęciu: Martyn Ford Martyn Ford miał zadebiutować w KSW w drugiej połowie 2020 roku na gali w Londynie. Plany jego i federacji zostały jednak pokrzyżowane przez pandemię koronawirusa.
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