--- title: "Dricus du Plessis Gains Joe Rogan's Respect: A Potential Clash with Adesanya Looms" description: Joe Rogan hails Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC. Is a showdown with Israel Adesanya on the horizon? Stay tuned for explosive MMA battles! image: https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/IMG_COM_20230929_0040_37_4821.jpg --- [![millions-logo-black](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/2022/images/millions-logo-black.svg "millions-logo-black")](https://millions.co/) [![Logo](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/2022/images/mobile-header-logo.svg "Logo")](https://millions.co/) [Login](https://millions.co) [Sign up](https://millions.co/?sign-up) - [Home](https://millions.co) - [Athletes](https://millions.co/athletes) - [Gyms](https://millions.co/gyms) - [Products](https://millions.co/merch) - [Merch](https://millions.co/merch) - [AMA](https://millions.co/amas) - [WatchStreams](https://millions.co/streams) - Company - [News](https://blog.millions.co/) - [About us](https://millions.co/about-us) - [Careers](https://careers.millions.co/) -   -   -   -   -   [Privacy policy](https://millions.co/privacy-policy) [Terms of service](https://millions.co/terms-of-service) ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/IMG_COM_20230929_0040_37_4821.jpg) # Dricus du Plessis Gains Joe Rogan's Respect: A Potential Clash with Adesanya Looms ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Theme_2021/Blog/commnets.svg) 0 Comments ![](https://blog.millions.co/hubfs/Theme_2021/Blog/share.svg)Share - [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-gains-joe-rogans-respect-a-potential-clash-with-adesanya-looms) - [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-gains-joe-rogans-respect-a-potential-clash-with-adesanya-looms) - [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-gains-joe-rogans-respect-a-potential-clash-with-adesanya-looms&text=Dricus%20du%20Plessis%20Gains%20Joe%20Rogan's%20Respect:%20A%20Potential%20Clash%20with%20Adesanya%20Looms) October 2, 2023 [Dricus Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma), representing South Africa, has been causing ripples in the UFC's middleweight division with his standout performances. While previously making his name in the middleweight and welterweight divisions of the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), Du Plessis now proudly holds the #2 rank in the UFC middleweight category. In a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the legendary UFC commentator, Joe Rogan, couldn't help but admire [Dricus Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma). Amidst a group of fellow comedians, Rogan closely followed the intense showdown between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland at UFC 293, taking a moment to underscore [Du Plessis's](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) strengths. Rogan's excitement was palpable as he floated the idea of a potential face-off between [Dricus Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) and Israel Adesanya for the number one contender spot. "[Dricus](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) is seriously intimidating. Just look at how he dismantled Robert Whittaker. Who could have predicted that?" Rogan exclaimed, especially considering Whittaker's closely contested fights with Adesanya. Rogan openly marveled at [Du Plessis's](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) imposing presence, going so far as to express his astonishment at how [Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) manages to meet the 185-pound weight limit. "He's built like a heavyweight!" Rogan chuckled. [Dricus Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) discovered this particular clip and couldn't resist sharing it on his Instagram story. Clearly delighted by Joe Rogan's praise of his formidable skills and recognition as a worthy adversary for Adesanya, [Du Plessis](https://millions.co/dricus-du-plessis-mma) is steadily climbing the middleweight ranks. It may not be long before he faces off against Israel Adesanya in a battle for the coveted top position. Fight enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an epic showdown in the octagon. 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