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Video: UFC 290 ‘Countdown’ for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker

Did you miss the debut of UFC 290 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the featured bout preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the middleweight contenders fight between Dricus Du Plessis (19-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (25-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC). The winner could get a title shot against champ Israel Adesanya, who has rivalries with both Du Plessis and Whittaker.

UFC 290 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ABC/ESPN and early prelims on ESPN+.

“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.

 

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