The long-standing rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis has finally come to an end. In the main event of UFC 305, Du Plessis defeated ‘Izzy’ with a rear-naked choke submission at the three-minute mark of Round 4, successfully defending his middleweight title. Notably, it was Adesanya’s second consecutive loss in the UFC. Later on, both Adesanya and Du Plessis secured significant paydays at UFC 305.
Sporty Salaries reports that Du Plessis is expected to earn $50 0,000 from UFC 305, with his total earnings potentially exceeding $1.8 million if pay-per-view sales hit 800,000. Moreover, Adesanya is guaranteed $1 million, and if PPV buys surpass 800,000, he could take home over $2.5 million from the upcoming event.
The first three rounds were tight and competitive, with both fighters having their moments. As Adesanya began to gain momentum, Du Plessis landed a powerful left hand that hurt him. He then followed up with more punches, took Adesanya to the ground, got on his back, and secured a victory via the choke. Now, Du Plessis will look to face new challenges in the middleweight division.
What’s Next for Dricus Du Plessis After Defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
After retaining his title, Du Plessis has several options for his future fights. ‘Stillknocks’ could face Sean Strickland or the winner of the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker fight. Meanwhile, Strickland hinted at a future fight by writing “Time for war Dutch man……” on social media right after Du Plessis’ win at UFC 305.
Strickland and Du Plessis already have a history. Having fought at UFC 297, where Du Plessis won by a controversial decision, the former champ might look for redemption. A potential rematch could settle their rivalry. For now, Du Plessis’ next opponent is still uncertain.
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