IN PICTURES | Dricus du Plessis' thrilling choke out UFC win over Israel Adesanya
South Africa's Dricus du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight world title by beating New Zealand's Israel Adesanya in Perth on Sunday.
Dricus du Plessis of South Africa lands a decisive punch against Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the middleweight championship fight during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on 18 August 2024 in Perth, Australia. Dricus du Plessis of South Africa walks out to the octagon to fight Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the Middleweight championship fight during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on 18 August 2024 in Perth, Australia. Eben Etzebeth, Dricus du Plessis and Siya Kolisi celebrate at the UFC 305 event in Perth on 18 August 2024.
Du Plessis also apologised for any disrespect caused in questioning Adesanya's African heritage in the build-up to the fight.
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