Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus du Plessis UFC head-to-head records

Last Modified Jun 28, 2023 07:59 GMT

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

StatsRobert WhittakerDricus du Plessis
MMA Record24-06-019-02-0
UFC ranking (middleweight)25
Last fightWin Win
Nationality Australia South Africa
Height 6 feet6 feet 1 inch
Weight 186 lbs185 lbs
Reach73.5 in76 in
Leg reach43 in43 in
Striking accuracy 42%55%
Takedown accuracy38%47%
Takedown defense84%50%
Win streak (active)17
MMA debut 20092013

FAQs

A. Whittaker is ranked 2nd, while Plessis is ranked 5th in the UFC middleweight rankings.

A. The UFC 290 fight will take place on July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

A. The main card for UFC 290 starts at 10 p.m. ET.

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