The UFC middleweight division is heating up faster than a microwave burrito. At the center of this spicy drama are Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis. The middleweight champion Du Plessis has been taking verbal jabs at Adesanya lately like a pre-fight warm-up.
Du Plessis dropped a bombshell about his rival in a recent podcast appearance on Hello Sport Podcast. He claimed Adesanya was ready to hang up his gloves after beating Alex Pereira when they fought for the second time in MMA at UFC 287.
He had this nemesis who’s beaten him multiple times, and after that fight, he was ready to call it quits… Trying to convince himself that he still wants to do this…As soon as you’re asking this question, you are in a dark place.
Dricus Du Plessis via Hello Sport Podcast
Just for the sake of remembrance, Adesanya and Pereira have quite a history. They’ve faced off four times across two sports. It’s like a multi-sport rivalry mini-series. Israel Adesanya managed to beat Pereira only once in the UFC, but that win was enough to reclaim the middleweight title.Â
Dricus du Plessis believes that Israel Adesanya’s personal biggest achievement was beating Alex Pereira:
“He had this nemesis who’s beaten him multiple times, and after that fight he was ready to call it quits.”
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Dricus Du Plessis seemed to think this victory was Adesanya’s peak. Now, Adesanya is returning at UFC 305 against the champ himself. This would be his first fight after losing the title to Sean Strickland. The rivalry between him and Du Plessis was heating up since a face-off at UFC 290. It’s been simmering since.
Dricus Du Plessis promises a ‘banger’ ahead of his UFC 305 title defense
The UFC middleweight division is about to witness a clash of titans. Dricus Du Plessis, the reigning champion, is gearing up for a showdown with Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming UFC 305 main event. He’s not just promising a fight; he’s promising a spectacle.
Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis (via MMA Fighting)The South African fighter is known for his aggressive style. He’s not known for boring fights and doesn’t plan to start now. Adesanya himself is a phenomenal counterpuncher and is the owner of several highlight reel knockouts. Dricus Du Plessis took it upon himself to ensure a barnburner when they fight at UFC 305.
I have no doubt in my mind that this fight is going to be an absolute banger of a fight… When you’re in that octagon with me, there’s no way it’s a boring fight because I will be coming and trying to take your head off for 25 minutes.
Dricus Du Plessis via Submission Radio
The champion is coming into this fight with a clear goal. He wants to finish Adesanya, and he wants to do it spectacularly. Du Plessis admitted his last fight went to a decision, but he’s not a fan of leaving things in the judges’ hands. He’s had only two decisions in his career, and that’s more than enough for him.
