Nigeria-born Israel Adesanya declared South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis’ victory as a win for Africa, after the two faced off in the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
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Four Takeaways from Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya’s All-African UFC Title Fight
Dricus du Plessis won his first title defense against the former champion, after which both fighters shared mutual respect away from the pre-fight animosity and drama.
