In an intense showdown for the middleweight title at the main event of UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis delivered an impressive performance against Israel Adesanya, once again proving himself as the invincible champion. The highly anticipated bout between Du Plessis and Adesanya lived up to the hype, captivating the audience and demonstrating that the fight was everything it promised to be.
Round One: Adesanya, known as “The Last Stylebender,” took control of the center of the octagon, trying to impose his usual rhythm. However, Du Plessis surprised him with powerful combinations, forcing Adesanya to respond with precise strikes and well-timed kicks. Adesanya skillfully defended a takedown attempt by Du Plessis, making the fight explosive from the start.
Round Two: Du Plessis succeeded in dominating Adesanya, attempting to lock in a rear-naked choke, but Adesanya showed his skills by escaping the situation and getting back on his feet. Despite a temporary weakness, Du Plessis continued to apply pressure, attempting to bring Adesanya down again or pin him against the cage.
Dricus Du Plessis rides Adesanya and submits him in the fourth round to retain his title. He made him cry, punched him, and submitted him. 🇿🇦🔥 l'#UFC305."
دريكس دو بلسيه يمتطي أديسانيا ويخضعه في الجولة الرابعة ليحافظ على لقبه. أبكاه، لكمه، وأخضعه. 🇿🇦🔥 pic.twitter.com/hpiEnRRjX2
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Round Three: Adesanya returned with remarkable energy, launching beautiful combinations that shook the champion. But Du Plessis didn’t back down, continuing his explosive attacks. Despite Du Plessis’s attempts to control Adesanya, the latter managed to resist and regain his rhythm.
Round Four: Adesanya continued landing powerful body shots, but Du Plessis capitalized on a series of punches that staggered Adesanya. As the fight progressed, Du Plessis secured a decisive takedown, gaining control over Adesanya and locking in the rear-naked choke. With no other options, Adesanya was forced to tap out, granting Du Plessis a major victory and retaining his title.
Du Plessis asserts his dominance, submits Adesanya, retains his title, and hands him his first submission loss in his career. #UFC305."
دو بلسيه يفرض هيمنته ويخضع أديسانيا، ليحافظ على لقبه ويذوقه طعم الهزيمة بالإخضاع لأول مرة في مسيرته. pic.twitter.com/CCobbwkDQG
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In the end, Dricus Du Plessis proved that he remains at the top of the middleweight division, with a decisive victory in a fight considered one of the most thrilling matchups in UFC history.
"Drikus du Plessis is crowned the sole African champion in the organization!" 🇿🇦 l'#UFC305."
"دريكس دو بلسيه يتوج كبطل أفريقي وحيد في المنظمة!" 🇿🇦 '#UFC305."
"Drikus du Plessis est couronné comme le seul champion africain de l'organisation !" 🇿🇦 l'#UFC305." pic.twitter.com/HET7BGjtDQ
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) August 18, 2024
