On July 8, 2023, Robert Whittake will compete against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena facility in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET. Whittaker is currently ranked 2nd in the UFC middleweight rankings, while Plessis is ranked 5th.
Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis Stats
| Stats | Robert Whittaker | Dricus du Plessis |
| MMA Record | 24-06-0 | 19-02-0 |
| UFC ranking (middleweight) | 2 | 5 |
| Last fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Australia | South Africa |
| Height | 6 feet | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 186 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 73.5 in | 76 in |
| Leg reach | 43 in | 43 in |
| Striking accuracy | 42% | 55% |
| Takedown accuracy | 38% | 47% |
| Takedown defense | 84% | 50% |
| Win streak (active) | 1 | 7 |
| MMA debut | 2009 | 2013 |
FAQs
Q. What are Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis' current UFC rankings?
A. Whittaker is ranked 2nd, while Plessis is ranked 5th in the UFC middleweight rankings.
A. Whittaker is ranked 2nd, while Plessis is ranked 5th in the UFC middleweight rankings.
Q. When will UFC 290 take place?
A. The UFC 290 fight will take place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
A. The UFC 290 fight will take place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Q. What time is UFC 290?
A. The main card for UFC 290 starts at 10 p.m. ET.
A. The main card for UFC 290 starts at 10 p.m. ET.
