Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis put his title on the line for the first time in the UFC 305 main event in Perth, Australia against former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya.  

Du Plessis entered the fight riding a nine-fight winning streak.  He hasn’t lost a fight since October 2018.  Both men had their moments in the fight, but it was du Plessis that secured the finish in the fourth round.  

After hurting Adesanya with a punch, du Plessis took the former champion’s back and locked in a rear-naked choke.  Adesanya tried to defend but du Plessis adjusted his grip and Adesanya was forced to tap out.  

Following his first title defense, du Plessis spoke with commentator Daniel Cormier inside the octagon at RAC Arena.  

UFC 305 Octagon Interview: Dricus du Plessis

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