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Video: Is Dricus Du Plessis being overlooked against Robert Whittaker at UFC 290?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" debates the chances of Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.

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Robert Whittaker disagrees with criticism of UFC 290 matchmaking of Dricus Du Plessis bout

As far as Robert Whittaker is concerned, Dricus Du Plessis was the right fight to make for UFC 290.

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Dricus Du Plessis says Robert Whittaker deserves to be UFC 290 favorite: ‘I’m not even offended by it at all’

Ahead of UFC 290, Dricus Du Plessis responds to his underdog status by putting himself in the oddsmakers' shoes.

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Robert Whittaker puzzled to see people take Dricus Du Plessis lightly: ‘He’s the most dangerous fight to date’

Robert Whittaker doesn't understand why Dricus Du Plessis is being underestimated ahead of UFC 290.

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Whittaker prepared for most 'dangerous fight of career'

Robert Whittaker hasn't fought in the UFC octagon since September 2022 and knows Dricus Du Plessis has nothing to lose in their UFC290 bout.

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UFC 290 pre-event facts: Alexander Volkanovski can score rare type of title defense

Check out the most notable UFC 290 pre-event facts as champ Alexander Volkanovski returns to 145 pounds after losing to Islam Makhachev.

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Alexander Volkanovski: ‘You’d be mad’ to think Dricus Du Plessis can beat Robert Whittaker at UFC 290

Alexander Volkanovski simply can't see Dricus Du Plessis beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 290.

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UFC 290: Make your predictions for Volkanovski-Rodriguez, Moreno-Pantoja title fights (Updated)

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC 290 event in Las Vegas.

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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.

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Spinning Back Clique: Sean Strickland and Grant Dawson as contenders, UFC 290’s title fights, more (LIVE, noon ET)

Spinning Back Clique is live at noon ET. Our panel looks back at UFC on ESPN 47, ahead to UFC 290 and more.

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Sean Strickland: A Dricus Du Plessis title shot is embarrassing, but Robert Whittaker will ‘f*ck him up’

Sean Strickland doesn't think Dricus Du Plessis deserves to be in the UFC middleweight title conversation.

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Dricus Du Plessis out to finish Robert Whittaker at UFC 290: ‘We’ll see who’s the biggest dog’

Dricus Du Plessis plans on pushing Robert Whittaker to his limit at UFC 290.

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Dricus Du Plessis says he ‘did manhandle’ UFC champ Israel Adesanya in training years ago

Dricus Du Plessis recounts the time he had his way with UFC champ Israel Adesanya while they trained about 10 years ago.

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Robert Whittaker respects Dricus Du Plessis for not taking ‘the easy road’

Robert Whittaker credits Dricus Du Plessis for fighting him.

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How UFC 290 fight vs. Dricus Du Plessis fulfills Robert Whittaker’s ‘warrior spirit’

Just thinking about his UFC 290 fight with Dricus Du Plessis gives Robert Whittaker "electric tingles."

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Dricus Du Plessis stands by comments on African representation that triggered Israel Adesanya: ‘I simply stated the facts’

Dricus Du Plessis won't back down on the comments on African representation that triggered UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

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Dricus Du Plessis admits fighting Robert Whittaker ‘not the smart move,’ explains why he accepted UFC 290 fight

Dricus Du Plessis keeps it candid on his decision to fight Robert Whittaker at the risk of losing a UFC title shot vs. Israel Adesanya.

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IPL 2023 | Eyeing playoffs berth, Kohli and Faf could hold key for RCB against toppers GT

Playing against Gujarat Titans, RCB would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the playoffs.

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Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 but doesn’t think he will

Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hopes Dricus Du Plessis emerges as the No. 1 contender at UFC 290.

The Hindu

Haven't given myself enough credit despite six hundreds but don't care what people say: Kohli

Virat Kohli feels that he has put himself under so much stress that he doesn’t give himself enough credit for scoring six IPL hundreds but at the same time, he couldn’t care less about people pointing fingers at his strike-rate

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IPL 2023, RCB vs SRH | Kohli in focus as Bangalore play Hyderabad in must-win game

Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bangalore look to strengthen their claim for an IPL play-off berth in their must-win match against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on May 18

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UFC champion Israel Adesanya promises "something special" in next title fight

Adesanya reclaimed his status as UFC middleweight champion last month and 'The Last Stylebender' has teased fans ahead of his next world title fight

AFP

All-round Kolkata down Chennai to keep play-off hopes alive

Chennai (India) (AFP) - Fifties from skipper Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh led Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings and stay alive in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

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Bangalore crush Rajasthan by 112 runs in IPL

Jaipur (India) (AFP) - Fifties from skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, followed by inspired bowling, led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a crushing 112-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday.

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Brendan Allen disappointed in Bruno Silva matchup at UFC on ABC 5, doesn’t think he deserves spot

Brendan Allen expected a better name for his next fight at UFC on ABC 5.

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