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Dricus Du Plessis Tames 'The Last Stylebender': UFC 305 in Perth Shocker!

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Middleweight madness! Dricus Du Plessis defends his title in a breathtaking bout against Israel Adesanya, leaving fight fans in awe.

Dricus Du Plessis remains the undisputed king of the middleweight division after a stunning victory against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. The South African fighter secured his title by submitting Adesanya with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round. The match, held at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, had fans on the edge of their seats as Du Plessis weathered a storm of body hits before orchestrating a picture-perfect submission.

The official judgesโ€™ scorecards painted a thrilling picture of the fightโ€™s progression. Each round was fiercely contested, with both fighters showcasing their elite skills. Du Plessis, through sheer determination and expert technique, managed to outlast Adesanya in a battle that will be remembered for years to come. This victory marks Du Plessis' first successful title defense, much to the delight of his fans back home in South Africa.

Highlights from UFC 305 reveal a night full of electrifying action, with Du Plessis' win standing out as the most captivating moment. Punishing body shots from Adesanya seemed to challenge Du Plessis, yet the South African champion's resilience and strategic prowess ultimately secured his reign in the middleweight division. Reactions from around the MMA world have praised both fighters for their extraordinary performances.

Fans and analysts alike continue to dissect every moment from this unforgettable encounter. With this victory, Du Plessis has solidified his status as a formidable champion, while Adesanya remains a respected and challenging contender. The fight not only showcased the high-caliber talent within the UFC but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of the sport.

Fun Fact 1: Did you know that Dricus Du Plessis has an extensive background in kickboxing? This diverse skill set has been a cornerstone of his success in MMA and was on full display in his bout against Adesanya.

Fun Fact 2: RAC Arena, the venue for UFC 305, is known for hosting a variety of major sporting events, but this showdown between Du Plessis and Adesanya will likely be remembered as one of its most exhilarating nights!

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Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain UFC crown ... (ESPN)

Dricus Du Plessis remains the king of the middleweight division after submitting Israel Adesanya by rear-naked choke in Round 4 to retain his title at UFC ...

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Official Scorecards | UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya, Live From RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia.

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Du Plessis defeats Adesanya, retains middleweight title at UFC 305 ... (Aljazeera.com)

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis mounted his first successful title defense with victory over Israel Adesanya.

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South Africa's du Plessis retains middleweight UFC title (The Associated Press)

South African Dricus du Plessis took a flurry of body hits across four rounds before defeating Israel Adesanya by submission to retain his middleweight ...

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UFC 305 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Reaction (Forbes)

Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight championship on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

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Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya to defend UFC ... (The Hindu)

Dricus du Plessis defends UFC middleweight title with fourth-round submission win over Israel Adesanya in Perth.

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UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis defends middleweight title with wild 4th ... (Yahoo Sports)

The UFC middleweight champion solidified his belt with a fourth-round submission win over former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Saturday, reversing a fight ...

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UFC 305 takeaways -- Du Plessis continues impressive run ... (ESPN)

Dricus Du Plessis cleared a major hurdle in legitimizing his reign as middleweight champion at UFC 305.

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Main Card Results | UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya, Live From RAC Arena In Perth, ...

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South African fighter du Plessis retains middleweight UFC title (The Tri-City Record)

PERTH, Australia (AP) โ€” South African Dricus du Plessis took a flurry of body hits across four rounds before defeating Israel Adesanya by submission to ...

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UFC 305 post-event facts: Israel Adesanya hits uncharted career ... (Yahoo Sports)

UFC 305 produced one of the best cards of the year so far with entertainment spread across the 12-fight lineup at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

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Israel Adesanya: 'I'm Not F--king Leaving' UFC After Loss to Dricus ... (Bleacher Report)

UFC star Israel Adesanya affirmed he's "not f--king leaving" after losing to Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 305 on Saturday. The formerโ€ฆ

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Monster Energy's Dricus Du Plessis Submits Israel Adesanya to ... (PR Web)

PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 30-Year-Old MMA Athlete from South Africa Masters First Title Defense with Submission Victory And still the Champion! Monster Energy...

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