Dricus Du Plessis secured his middleweight championship by beating former titleholder Israel Adesanya in an exciting showdown at UFC 305. The bout took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, where Du Plessis sealed the win in the fourth round with a rear-naked choke submission at 3:38.
Adesanya, coming back to the cage following his loss of the title to Sean Strickland last year, showed strength with his offense and defense early on. Nonetheless, Du Plessis’ diverse tactics and wrestling abilities made the crucial difference. Despite Adesanya’s powerful striking in the beginning, Du Plessis managed to surprise him in the third round with a left-hand blow, leading to an intense exchange.
During the fourth round, Du Plessis landed a decisive left hook that paved the way for a successful takedown and submission triumph. The fight was packed with gripping moments that highlighted the talents of both contenders. In the final analysis, Du Plessis emerged as the victor and maintained his championship status.
