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Adesanya to face Du Plessis in title bout at UFC 305

June 17, 2024

Israel Adesanya will attempt to regain the middleweight title from Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305.

Adesanya announced the fight in a post on social media.

“The SUN of Africa is the same sun that lights up our planet,” he wrote in the post. “The SUN will set and will rise again until you walk into it. The SUN, enjoy while it shines. Darkness falls when it’s gone.”

The New Zealand-raised Adesanya will have the home crowd behind him, as the bout will take place in nearby Perth, Australia.

Adesanya lost the middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 last September and hasn’t fought since. Du Plessis won the title from Strickland at UFC 297.

The UFC has not yet confirmed the bout.

UFC 305 will take place on Aug. 17.

In a highly anticipated matchup, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to defend his title against challenger Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305. Adesanya, who currently holds a record of 22-1, is coming off a dominant victory over Marvin Vettori in his last fight. Du Plessis, on the other hand, is riding a six-fight win streak and has quickly risen through the ranks to earn his shot at the title.

This bout is expected to be a clash of styles, with Adesanya known for his precision striking and Du Plessis for his well-rounded skill set. Adesanya, who hails from Nigeria, is considered one of the best strikers in the UFC and has shown a knack for picking apart his opponents with his pinpoint accuracy. Du Plessis, a South African fighter, is known for his grappling prowess and has finished many of his opponents with submissions.

Both fighters have expressed confidence heading into the bout, with Adesanya stating that he is ready to prove why he is the best middleweight in the world, while Du Plessis has vowed to shock the world and dethrone the champion. The fight is sure to be a thrilling showdown between two of the top middleweights in the UFC.

UFC 305 is set to take place on October 15th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is expected to draw a large audience, as fans are eager to see who will come out on top in this highly anticipated title bout. With both fighters at the top of their game, this matchup has all the makings of a classic showdown that fans won’t want to miss.