UFC 305 was an electrifying night of fights, and the main event delivered exactly what fans were hoping for. The spotlight was on the middleweight title bout, where Dricus Du Plessis clashed with Israel Adesanya.
Du Plessis, with a record of 22-2, was aiming to secure his first title defense. He had won the middleweight belt back at UFC 297 in January, narrowly defeating Sean Strickland by split decision. This victory extended his winning streak to nine, which included impressive victories over fighters like Robert Whittaker, Derek Brunson, and Darren Till.
On the other side, Israel Adesanya, with a record of 24-4, was stepping back into the Octagon for the first time since losing the middleweight belt to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023. Before this fight, Adesanya had a mixed record of 3-2 over his previous five bouts.
The main event of UFC 305 was a rollercoaster from start to finish. The first round was incredibly close, with both fighters showcasing their skills. Du Plessis seemed to gain the upper hand in the second round, but Adesanya came back strong in the third round, putting Du Plessis on the back foot.
As the fourth round began, Adesanya appeared to be gaining momentum and had Du Plessis in a tough spot early on. However, Du Plessis managed to turn the tables with a powerful strike that dropped Adesanya. Seizing the moment, Du Plessis quickly transitioned into a rear-naked choke, securing the submission victory and ending the fight.
The official result for UFC 305’s main event was: Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) in Round 4.
Here’s how the UFC roster reacted to the exciting showdown between Du Plessis and Adesanya:
UFC Roster Reacts to Dricus du Plessis Submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
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