Earlier than the principle occasion announcement, many anticipated UFC 300 to be headlined by the defending champion Dricus Du Plessis, and former king of the middleweight division Israel Adesanya.
Sadly, the grudge match by no means got here to fruition and followers have been as a substitute handled to an Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill matchup on April 13. Information surrounding ‘The Final Stylebender’s return to the octagon has been scarce of late, however which will have now modified.
In a submit on social media, Dricus Du Plessis probably confirmed his first middleweight title protection is ready to happen on August 18 at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. In accordance with the South African, Israel Adesanya will return to the octagon and attempt to recapture a throne that he held for therefore lengthy.
“Appears like somebody desires one other beating in Australia,” Du Plessis teased on Instagram. “I am in. I additionally would not need to combat the king of Africa on residence soil. Manifestations working good for you AGAIN!”
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Lengthy earlier than he climbed the rating and have become the UFC middleweight champion, Du Plessis had been angling for a combat towards the kickboxing famous person Israel Adesanya.
Following his win over Sean Strickland to seize gold final outing, ‘Stillknocks’ set his sights on Adesanya. Ideally, the titleholder wished to carry the UFC over to Africa for the very first time, although that plan appears to have misplaced traction.
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The middleweight division is stacked with viable choices for whoever comes out on prime between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis, ought to the bout finally happen.
Former champion Sean Strickland is eager on getting one other crack on the title after controversially developing quick in his final outing.
Each Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev are desperate to get their arms on the belt. Whoever finds themselves strolling away the victor once they meet within the UFC’s debut Saudi Arabia card on June 22 will doubtless have a powerful case at a title alternative.
