Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round at UFC 305, maintaining an undefeated record and solidifying his status as the top contender in the 185-pound division.
Dricus du Plessis continues to find ways to get it done.
The reigning UFC middleweight champion defended his title in scintillating fashion on Saturday at UFC 305. Submitting Israel Adesanya via fourth-round rear-naked choke in a wild back-and-forth affair at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Du Plessis is now a perfect 8-0 in eight octagon appearances. Regardless of whether his odd style makes sense to the masses, he’s proven himself as the man to beat in the UFC’s 185-pound division.
Check out how the MMA world reacted to du Plessis’ handiwork at UFC 305 below.
Disregard. Ddp looked like a child chasing the ice cream truck in rd 1
— Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller)
10-9 DDP. Pressure and ring control made the difference in that one #UFC305
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo)
20-18 DDP. Smart strategy to switch to wrestling after a striking heavy RD1 #UFC305
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo)
I hope DDP has some extra cardio stashed in his corner, or these championship rounds are gonna be long. #ufc305
— Jason Mayhem Miller (@mayhemmiller)
29-28 Stylebender
I think DDP probably jagged that round #UFC305
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155)
I want it to be Izzy 2-1 but I really can’t tell how the judges saw RD 1
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA)