Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis Prediction: Until the knockout or the judge's decision

Prediction for the UFC 290 Robert Whittaker vs Dricus Du Plessis match which will take place on July 9th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Robert Whittaker

Since 2014 (when he had fifteen fights), Whittaker has lost only twice and to the same Israel Adesanya. At the same time, according to experts and fans, he did not lose the second fight, no matter what the judges thought. During the same period, Whittaker was also the champion in the middle division, and Adesanya gave the title in 2019. In his previous fight, Robert destroyed Marvin Vettori and once again became the main competitor for the title fight.

Robert Whittaker is (like a good wine) getting better with age, and he is the only one in the division who can take the belt from Adesanya (with all due respect to Du Plessis). The ex-champion has a fantastic experience. He is well-equipped technically. He always keeps the game plan without falling into emotions. If necessary, he will suffer. If necessary, he will improve.

Dricus Du Plessis

Du Plessis is a former Extreme Fighting Championship league champion in two divisions and a former KSW champion. He debuted his UFC in 2020, has already had five fights, and won all of them.

Du Plessis faced Derek Brunson in his previous fight. At the same time, he unconditionally lost the first round but won the battle – in the second round, Brunson's lost his strength, and Dricus beat him into the trash.

Expert Betting Tips

Du Plessis resembles Marvin Vettori in style, and we remember perfectly well what happened to Vettori after the fight against Whittaker. This time it will be the same. The chances of the South African are only at the beginning of the battle. Whittaker skillfully uses this moment and then systematically beats his opponent until he falls into a knockout or a judge stops the fight.

If you look at the last few Du Plessis fights, you can see how he is already breathing heavily in the second round. Although he has not yet experienced such pressure as Whittaker will show him. The difference in the level will be enormous, and it will play a key role.