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Opponents Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria face off during the UFC 305 press conference at RAC Arena on August 16, 2024 in Perth, Australia.

Opponents Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria face off during the UFC 305 press conference at RAC Arena on August 16, 2024 in Perth, Australia.

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Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya is the Fight for African Supremacy in the UFC

The anticipated fight between the South African middleweight title holder and the Nigerian-born former champion has been marked by a unique blend of drama and animosity.