UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Driscus Du Plessis Highlights

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker continued his quest to try and get a third title fight against champion Israel Adesanya when he faced Dricus du Plessis on the UFC 290 main card in a title eliminator bout.

Du Plessis was the visibly larger fighter. Whittaker circled on the outside landing leg kicks. Whittaker looked to counter strike before changing levels and taking du Plessis down. Du Plessis used the fence to get to his feet and went on the offense. He connected with a combination. The opening round was very active. They clinched and de Plessis took Whittaker down. 

Du Plessis dropped Whittaker with a stiff jab with the referee stopping the fight at 2:23 of the second round.  Du Plessis stopped Whittaker and getting a championship fight against Israel Adesanya.

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