South African Dricus du Plessis retained his middleweight championship at UFC 305 by defeating Israel Adesanya in a submission victory after enduring a flurry of body hits. Despite the intense fight, du Plessis emerged victorious in the fourth round. The tension leading up to the fight had escalated due to comments made by both fighters, but they reconciled after the bout. Du Plessis apologized for any disrespect and emphasized that South Africa emerged as the victor despite Adesanya being from Africa.
The win marked du Plessis’ third successful defense of his championship and sets up a future title defense against Sean Strickland. Adesanya, on the other hand, suffered his second consecutive loss but vowed to continue his fighting career despite being 35 years old. In another match, hometown favorite Steve Erceg was defeated by Kai Kara-France in a flyweight bout, marking Erceg’s return to the octagon after a previous loss to Alexandre Pantoja.
The event took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and drew a sold-out crowd. Du Plessis demonstrated his resilience and determination in securing the victory, solidifying his status as a formidable champion in the middleweight division. Fans can expect an exciting rematch between du Plessis and Strickland in the near future, as both fighters continue their pursuit of excellence in the UFC.
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