Published 12:36 IST, July 9th 2023

Israel Adesanya crashes inside UFC 290 ring after Whittaker vs Dricus sent shockwaves

The UFC 290 fight between Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis left the T-Mobile arena shocked. Following thew fight the Middleweight king

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Israel Adesanya enters the Octagon after Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 290 (Image: ufctwitter/ufc) | Image: self
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UFC 290 turned out to be a treat for fight fans all around world. re were calf kicks, takedowns, punches, submissions, KOs, TKOs, blood pouring out, and everything. However, biggest highlight or one of biggest talking points of night emanated after Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis middleweight bout. While fight sent shockwaves all over  T-Mobile arena, what followed raised intrigue of crowd.

3 things you need to kw

  • Robert Whittaker took on Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290
  • contest became a major highlight of fight night
  • Israel Adesanya is current Middleweight champion

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Robert Whittaker vs Dricus du Plessis: Finish sent shockwaves

UFC veteran and future hall of famer Robert Whittaker squared off against dangerous Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290. fight had all buzz as unlike most times challenge was Du Plessis was seen as a formidable one for former UFC Middleweight champion. While odds were in Whittaker's favor but South African exhibited dynamite that he carries in his hands, and against all odds vanquished Robert Whittaker in middle of sell-out arena. Du Plessis won via TKO in round 2 of fight.

After win Du Plessis, went out of c and met former US President Donald Trump and current UFC president Dana White. He n came inside for post-match interview. A kwn figure was also re along with him.

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Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya come forward for an intense face-off

Following win, Du Plessis purportedly became contender for UFC Middleweight Championship and to escalate matters Israel Adesanya, current champion of division, was present inside stadium. Last Stylebender made his way to Octagon and an intense faceoff took place between champion and potential challenger. Some words were exchanged and in midst, Du Plessis stated that he is up for a match in Australia. 

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So, what do you think when will we see fight between se two indivuals?  

12:36 IST, July 9th 2023