News Robert Whittaker Vs Dricus Du Plessis - UFC 290

[mmuhr2]

So what then, Jan will drop for a MW shot based on his LHW win and recent championship draw? If that frees up Ank for the title picture, then sure.


I'm surprised he even said the words "title eliminator." It's like hearing Vince McMahon say 'championship belt' or 'hospital.' I didn't think the UFC even liked to use that phrase anymore, since it might actually give the fighters some degree of power.

Give Dana his credit. "Title eliminator" just means the loser is eliminated from the title picture. It does not technically mean that the winner gets the next title shot.

 

[Eric Silva 2.0]

I just don't think that Khamzat is on the sidelines rejecting deals right and left. We need bring Dana to court.

 

[Dmac07]

Just confirmed by Whittaker himself. Who takes it? Not sure how to add a poll.

Whittaker for me, and probably easy, this a step down from his recent fights, but who else is there? And who does it leave for Adesanya to fight? Unless he is sitting out till the winner of this.

 

[Pharenheit]

Does Rob still play runescape?

 

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

Give Dana his credit. "Title eliminator" just means the loser is eliminated from the title picture. It does not technically mean that the winner gets the next title shot.

Did watch the video? Dana point blank said winner fights for the belt

 

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

Already a thread on this

 

[arcadeperfect]

LMFAO expect a repeat of Whittaker vs Brunson. Either way DDP was going to end up running into Whittaker or Izzy's fist.

 

[markantony20]

Per pink goof

Awesome fight, hope Rob can pull it off!

@Question whats your take?

 

[Dmac07]

Whittaker outclasses him everywhere. I only see two options.

1. Whittaker wins every round and cruises to an easy decision. Whittaker has no need to get desperately aggressive.

2. Du Plessis, after being outclassed through the first two rounds, gets desperate, aggressive and sloppy, proceeding to get KOd because of it.

 

[LZD]

I never usually think anyone is an easy fight for anyone (that actually gets booked), but... this time... it feels like a really easy fight for Rob...

 

[Soggust]

Been telling you guys that Izzy vs Chimaev was a no brainer.

It's all about the insta followers now.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Been telling you guys that Izzy vs Chimaev was a no brainer.

It's all about the insta followers now.

I'll believe it when they're in the cage being introduced.

 

[Soggust]

I'll believe it when they're in the cage being introduced.

Whether it comes to fruition or not is fair, but clearly this is the plan.

Is there even any other option besides Izzy sitting out at this point?

 

[Wonderfight]

Jesus Christ, how does Du Plessis wins this? I don’t know how far can the grit take you… This is likely the limit. Will be very surprised if he wins.

 

[Substance Abuse]

Whether it comes to fruition or not is fair, but clearly this is the plan.

Is there even any other option besides Izzy sitting out at this point?

Hill or Jan are viable options for Adesanya. I have no faith in Khamzat taking any fight outside of the Abu Dhabi card in October.

 

[NoSmilez]

Robert is a bad matchup for Dricus. Bobby knows how to score to win a 5 rounder. Dricus is straight chaos but that type of style plays into Bobby's strengths.

 

[Soggust]

Hill or Jan are viable options for Adesanya. I have no faith in Khamzat taking any fight outside of the Abu Dhabi card in October.

Jan is interesting. I always forget about him. I think Khamzat makes a ton more sense than Jan dropping down, but I do think that's at least fair enough that it's plausible if Izzy were to campaign for it.

I think Hill is a 0% chance because of Peireira moving up, but UFC has certainly done dumber things before.

 

[DestinedAussie]

Per pink goof

Hard to imagine anything by a Bobby win here. They simply different levels.

 

[JustBleed69]

Whittaker makes him look like an amateur

 

[humdizzle]

no odds yet.

-500 whittaker ?