Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa secures a rear choke submission against Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the UFC middleweight championship fight on Aug 18, 2024. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC ...

Dricus du Plessis quietened his critics by submitting Israel Adesanya and defending his UFC middleweight title against one of MMA’s best fighters in Perth, Australia. The South African had ...

South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis will put his UFC middleweight championship title on the line when he faces Khamzat Chimaev ...

Du Plessis undoubtedly fancies defending his title in South Africa the next time he steps inside the Octagon. As it stands, the reigning champ sees Robert Whittaker as the most deserving title ...

Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa fights Israel Adesanya of Nigeria in the middleweight championship fight during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane ...

Dricus du Plessis, right, of South Africa and Israel Adesanya of Nigeria fight during their Middleweight title bout at UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.