"Dricus Du Plessis' Fiery Faceoff with Israel Adesanya Steals the Show at UFC 290"

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"Dricus Du Plessis' Fiery Faceoff with Israel Adesanya Steals the Show at UFC 290"
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Dricus Du Plessis secures a second-round stoppage victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, earning him a shot at middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis displayed an impressive performance, landing a straight punch that stunned Whittaker and led to a flurry of heavy punches, resulting in a referee stoppage. After the fight, Du Plessis and Adesanya engaged in a heated faceoff, hinting at a future showdown. Du Plessis becomes only the second fighter to finish Whittaker at 185 pounds, solidifying his place in the middleweight title fight against Adesanya.

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