Adesanya prepares to defend his championship against Du Plessis.
Predictions and Insights for UFC 290's Middleweight Showdown
UFC's July 8 extravaganza, UFC 290, isn't just about fireworks in Las Vegas, it's about the clash of titans in the octagon. The spotlight falls on Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker (Australia, 24-6) and Dricus "Still Reaping" Du Plessis (South Africa, 18-2), not Derek "The Predator" Brunson as initially expected.
Israel "Stylebender" Adesanya (New Zealand/Nigeria, 24-2) isn't holding back his excitement for the epic encounter, praising Du Plessis for his grit and determination. However, Adesanya believes Whittaker, a former UFC middleweight champion, holds the edge:
"Whittaker's got this, mate. Dricus might have a chance, but I'd say it's 70-30 in Whittaker's favor. I'd love to see Dricus step up, though. Maybe that's me being biased."
While Whittaker's duel with Du Plessis gets the green light, Adesanya's next fight is penciled in for UFC 293 on September 10 in Sydney.
As for Adesanya's prediction for a potential Whittaker vs. Brunson matchup, his thoughts remain elusive. With his recent triumph over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Adesanya's focus lies on his next opponent.
In case you're scratching your head about the whereabouts of Brunson, fear not! He recently crossed paths with Du Plessis at UFC 285, with Du Plessis handing Brunson a second-round TKO loss. Du Plessis is currently riding a seven-fight winning streak.
So, while we can't say for sure what Adesanya thinks about a potential Whittaker vs. Brunson showdown, one thing is crystal clear: UFC 290 promises a thrilling night of action-packed fighting.
Sports fans anticipate an exciting mixed-martial-arts battle at UFC 290 as former UFC middleweight champion Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker and Dricus "Still Reaping" Du Plessis face off. Israel "Stylebender" Adesanya, a current UFC middleweight contender, remains optimistic about Whittaker's chances, stating that the odds lean heavily in Whittaker's favor.
