Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis
Completed
MMA Bout
July 8, 2023
Jul 8, 2023
W
Du Plessis defeats Whittaker
L
KO/TKO, Power Jab to Punches
2:23 Round 2 of 3, 7:23 Total
Fighter Comparison
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19-2-0
Climbed to 20-2 |
Pro
Record |
24-6-0
Fell to 24-7 |
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| Climbed to 20-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 24-7 | ||
|
+260
(Moderate Underdog) |
Betting Odds |
-350
(Moderate Favorite) |
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Nation
|
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|
Pretoria
GP |
Fights out of
|
Menai
NSW |
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|
29
+5 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
Age at Fight |
32
+6 mos, 2 wks, 4 days |
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186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
185.5 lbs
(84.1 kgs) |
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6'1"
(185cm) |
Height |
6'0"
(182cm) |
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|
76.0"
(193cm) |
Reach |
73.5"
(187cm) |
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| Team CIT | Gym | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Smeaton Grange |
Whittaker vs. Du Plessis Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 5,576
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Du Plessis
15%
Whittaker
85%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
- Date: Saturday 07.08.2023 at 06:00 PM ET
- Referee: Marc Goddard
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 13)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Whittaker Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Du Plessis Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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