Result
Dricus Du PlessisKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round2
Time2:23
Elo swing-12Robert Whittaker (1747 → 1735)+16Dricus Du Plessis (1802 → 1819)
DateJul 9, 2023
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Reaper | 27-9-0Robert Whittaker
W
Stillknocks | 24-3-0Dricus Du Plessis
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis
Method :KO/TKO
Round :2
Time :2:23
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Robert Whittaker
Elo1753Great
3Y trend1747 → 1753
AwardPerformance of the Night:, Dricus Du Plessis
Fight Overview
Round2
Time2:23
MethodKO/TKO
Dricus Du Plessis
Elo1862Elite
3Y trend1832 → 1862
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Dricus Du Plessis won this fight by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:23. Dricus Du Plessis led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Robert WhittakerDricus Du Plessis
Elo edge
Robert Whittaker1753+13 last move
Dricus Du Plessis1862+11 last move
Why they are ranked here
Robert Whittaker#10 of 162 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1753 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marvin Vettori (rated 1732 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1807 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +18 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #9 Paulo Costa, 5 ahead of #11 Dominick Reyes.
Dricus Du Plessis#1 of 254 active Middleweight fighters · 1862 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Trevin Giles (rated 1734 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1825 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +43 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 26 ahead of #2 Michael Page.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Robert WhittakervsDricus Du Plessis
Total strikes
32vs74
Sig. strikes
31vs62
Knockdowns
0vs1
Takedowns
1vs1
Finishing profile
Robert WhittakerKO/TKO leads 41% of wins
Dricus Du Plessissubmission leads 46% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 290 : VOLKANOVSKI VS RODRIGUEZ. Dricus Du Plessis defeated Robert Whittaker by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:23. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis quick answers
Who won Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis?
Dricus Du Plessis won Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:23.
What event is Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis on?
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis is listed on UFC 290 : VOLKANOVSKI VS RODRIGUEZ.
What are the records for Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis?
Robert Whittaker enters with a 27-9-0 record and Dricus Du Plessis enters with a 24-3-0 record.
What division is Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis?
Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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