Du Plessis Defeats Adesanya UFC
At UFC 305, South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya via submission in the fourth round.
This highly anticipated grudge match, driven by pre-fight tensions related to race and identity, saw Du Plessis secure victory with a rear-naked choke.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite trailing 2-1 on the scorecards before the fourth round, Du Plessis turned the fight around with a series of powerful strikes and a decisive takedown, ultimately forcing Adesanya to submit.
Adesanya, the former two-time champion, aimed to reclaim the belt he lost to Sean Strickland last September.
The fight began with both fighters showing aggression, with Adesanya landing sharp counters and cutting Du Plessis early.
Du Plessis Defeats Adesanya UFC
However, Du Plessis’ pressure and wrestling skills proved to be too much as the bout progressed.
The intense atmosphere was fueled by Du Plessis’ claim of being the first “real” African UFC champion, which added to the fight’s drama.
Despite early setbacks, including a cut from Adesanya in the first round, Du Plessis took control in the second round with effective wrestling and maintained dominance through the third round.
With this victory, Du Plessis solidifies his position at the top of the middleweight division, leaving Adesanya to consider his next steps after a hard-fought and bitter loss.
The animosity between the fighters was evident throughout the match, intensifying the night’s drama.
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