UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis will happen this weekend on the main card of Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez. The two will compete in the middleweight division in what promises to be an exciting contest. So ahead of the fight, we preview the Whittaker vs Du Plessis fight and give our prediction. Follow UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez LIVE streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
Volkanovski vs Rodriguez will undoubtedly be the main focus of the event. However, the card features many great fights, including the co-main event between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja, and the Whittaker vs Du Plessis fight. Therefore, fans will be in for a treat.
UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis Preview, Prediction, and Odds
UFC 290: Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis Preview and Prediction
Whittaker and Du Plessis will enter the octagon as two of the best middleweights in the world. Whittaker is number two and Du Plessis is number 5. Moreover, both come into the contest with some momentum, as they have both won their previous fights.
If we look at their physical attributes, Whittaker stands at 6’0”, has a 73.5” punching reach, and a 43” leg reach. Du Plessis stands at 6’1”, has a 76” punching reach, and a 43” leg reach. Therefore, there is very little to separate the two in terms of their physical aspects.
When we look at the numbers, we can see how close a fight it really is. Whittaker lands 4.5 significant strikes per minute at 45% accuracy and gets 0.8 takedowns per fifteen minutes at 37% accuracy. Du Plessis, on the other hand, lands 6.7 significant strikes per minute at 57% accuracy and gets over 2.8 takedowns per fifteen minutes at 47% accuracy. Therefore, the numbers are slightly in favor of the South African.
Our prediction: Dricus Du Plessis beats Robert Whittaker by submission.
Whittaker vs Du Plessis Latest betting odds
According to the latest odds from the official betting site of the UFC, Robert Whittaker enters UFC 290 as the favorite. The Australian is a -360 favorite, while Du Plessis is a +295 underdog. Therefore, if you are looking to place your bets on the middleweight bout, we encourage you to bet responsibly, as anything can happen.
So there you have it. This is what we think will happen when Robert Whittaker and Dricus Du Plessis meet this weekend. Who do you think will come out on top?
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