D. Du Plessis in training for UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dricusduplessis
In preparation for his first title defense as middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg), Dricus Du Plessis demonstrates that he is sharpening his arsenal of blows in the most violent way possible. During a sparring session with his training partner, the South African is seen attacking another athlete with punches to the waist (see below). Fighter faces Israel adesanya on August 17th, at UFC 305.
Known for his great knockout power, Du Plessis remains undefeated in the UFC with six wins on his way to the organization. In his last performance, the fighter overcame Sean Strickland in a split decision by the judges and won the UFC middleweight belt for the first time. At the time, the triumph was contested by several fans and professionals, but the immediate rematch was not granted to 'Tarzan'.
Seven months after his last victory, Du Plessis will face Adesanya, who is looking to return to his winning ways after being defeated by Strickland and saying goodbye to the middleweight belt. Despite going through a better moment in his career, the South African is seen as a slight underdog for the match. Both athletes are hoping to decide who really is the king of Africa.
Protagonists of UFC 305, Du Plessis and Adesanya face each other on August 17, in Perth, Australia. The clash will be valid for the middleweight title.
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Dricus du Plessis dropped his sparring partner with a nasty body shot #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/sAdw2i7oOn
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 13, 2024
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