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South Africa's Du Plessis Beats Adesanya to Defend UFC Middleweight Championship
South Africa's Du Plessis Beats Adesanya to Defend UFC Middleweight Championship
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South African mixed martial artist Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship 305... 18.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The fight ended in the fourth round via a submission due to a rear-naked choke. Du Plessis, 30, improves his record to 22 wins and 2 losses. Nigerian-born New Zealander Adesanya, 35, who is a former two-time UFC middleweight champion, is 24-4. The tournament was held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
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South Africa's Du Plessis Beats Adesanya to Defend UFC Middleweight Championship
11:48 18.08.2024 (Updated: 11:35 19.08.2024) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South African mixed martial artist Dricus Du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in the main event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship 305 tournament to defend UFC middleweight championship.
The fight ended in the fourth round via a submission due to a rear-naked choke.
Du Plessis, 30, improves his record to 22 wins and 2 losses. Nigerian-born New Zealander Adesanya, 35, who is a former two-time UFC middleweight champion, is 24-4.
The
tournament was held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
