Dricus Du Plessis has retained his UFC Middleweight title after defeating Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya who tapped out in an astonishing fashion.
The Last Stylebender seemed to be leading on points before the reigning champion produced a magicboth martial artists thrilled the audience
Adesanya looked good to reclaiming the title after the first three rounds, but "Stillknocks" seemed to be clever.In Round One, Adesanya produced a few stance switches, though, back and forth. Du Plessis kicked low, then rushed in with a left hook, but Adesanya blocked.Du Plessis landed a one-two, but he again came in from range. A knee from Adesanya sent signals of what could come.
Adesanya increased his firepower in Round Two, hitting a hard low kick by Adesanya and one to the body. He stood but was dragged right back down. Du Plessis had him near the fence and was trying for a rear naked choke. He had Izzy flattened out.reports that the Last Stylebender sustained momentum in the third round with another body shot. Du Plessis replied with a left hook right cross now.In Round Four, Du Plessis whiffed on a hook but landed a body kick. Adesanya was putting together nice combinations still. He attacked the body again.
A left hook landed for DDP. Adesanya stumbled to the mat and then stood. He was dragged to the mat, and Du Plessis locked in a rear naked choke so quickly. Adesanya surrenders.However, Drake’s betting track record has been less than stellar. More often than not, the fighters he backs tend to lose.Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc.
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