Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain UFC crown In a high-stakes showdown at Perth Arena, South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title, overcoming former two-time champion Israel Adesanya with a decisive fourth-round submission. The electrifying event, held on Sunday, August 18, 2024, saw du Plessis triumph with a rear-naked choke, further cementing his dominance in the 185-pound division. The main event of UFC 305 was highly anticipated, with du Plessis, now on a 10-fight winning streak, facing Adesanya, who had significant crowd support in the sold-out...