South African MMA fighter Francois Du Plessis recently made headlines after launching a scathing attack on Nigerian-born fighter Israel Adesanya following a series of punches thrown during their highly anticipated match.

The altercation between the two fighters occurred during the third round of their bout, with Du Plessis landing a series of powerful punches that seemed to rattle Adesanya. In response, Adesanya retaliated with a flurry of strikes that left Du Plessis visibly shaken.

Following the match, Du Plessis did not hold back in expressing his frustration with Adesanya’s fighting style, labeling him as “disrespectful” and accusing him of being a “dirty fighter.” Du Plessis went on to criticize Adesanya’s tactics, claiming that he was intentionally trying to injure him during the match.

Adesanya, on the other hand, defended his actions, stating that he was simply trying to defend himself and respond to Du Plessis’ aggressive attacks. He denied any malicious intent and insisted that he was fighting within the rules of the sport.

The heated exchange between Du Plessis and Adesanya has sparked a debate within the MMA community, with fans and analysts divided on who was in the wrong during the altercation. Some have criticized Du Plessis for his aggressive behavior, while others have defended Adesanya’s actions as a natural response to being under attack.

Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is clear that tensions are running high between these two fighters. As they continue to compete in the MMA world, it will be interesting to see if they are able to put their differences aside and move forward in a more respectful manner.