UFC: Dricus du Plessis confident of finishing off Robert Whittaker, says ‘I’ll be the next champion’
The HinduThis weekend’s Ultimate Fighting Championship has all the ingredients to become one of the most talked about events in mixed martial arts history. But there’s one other fight that could decide the next middleweight title contender when Dricus du Plessis takes on Robert Whittaker at the T-Mobile Arena in Nevada. Read other UFC stories/results - HERE Facing someone of Whittaker’s stature can be a daunting task for any fighter but du Plessis says he isn’t fazed about the brawl. It’s not because of the nose, it’s actually because when we enter every single fight, we try to become better than the previous one.” Despite some hiccups in the middle in his most recent victories over Darren Till and Derek Brunson, du Plessis ultimately displayed his tenacity and knack for finishing in both contests. “I think Whittaker is an exceptional fighter and for me to beat someone like him, I’m going to have to be the best version of myself and I’m one hundred percent doing that,” he added.
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