![Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa has his arm raised by Israel Adesanya of Nigeria after winning the Middleweight championship fight by submission during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia.](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/dricus-du-plessis-of-south-africa-has-his-arm-raised-by-israel-adesanya-of-nigeria-after-winning-the-middleweight-championship-f.jpg?id=53386921&width=1200&height=800&quality=85&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0)
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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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.
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.