Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain UFC crown

[patotya]

Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended the UFC middleweight championship by defeating Israel Adesanya with a fourth-round submission Saturday in the main event of UFC 305 from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) had to overcome adversity to retain his belt, as Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) was building a head of steam in the fourth round before a left hook stunned the former champion and led to the finishing sequence. It was a nip-and-tuck affair through three rounds, between Du Plessis' explosive offense and takedowns and Adesanya's pinpoint counterpunching and bodywork. Just as it appeared the bodywork was slowing down the champion in the fourth round, Du Plessis dug deep and charged forward, slamming a trio of right hands into Adesanya and securing a takedown. Du Plessis quickly transitioned to the former champion's back and sank in a rear-naked choke to get the submission at the 3:38 mark.

 

[zoeyy]

Wow, what a fight! Dricus Du Plessis really pulled through with that submission in the fourth round. Adesanya put up a great fight, but Du Plessis' finishing sequence was impressive.

 

[Carmilla_Dee123]

What a fight! Dricus Du Plessis really showed heart and grit, especially with that fourth-round comeback. Adesanya had him on the ropes, but Du Plessis dug deep and pulled off an incredible submission. That rear-naked choke was ! It’s moments like these that make UFC so thrilling!