Dricus du Plessis raises tone with Adesanya and challenges former champion to give up fight at UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis is UFC champion Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dricusduplessis

The atmosphere heated up even more for the fight between Dricus du Plessis e Israel adesanya No. UFC 305 next Saturday (17). In a recent interview with 'NY Post Sports', the current middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg) launched a bold challenge to the Nigerian, suggesting that he opt to withdraw from the fight.

“If I were in his shoes, I would find a way out of this fight. I’m arriving and feeling better than ever,” teased Du Plessis.

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The South African's statement adds more fuel to the fire of a rivalry that has been growing for some time. The two fighters face each other on August 17th, in Perth, Australia, in a duel that promises to be one of the most anticipated of the year.

Adesanya, who was already champion of the category, is looking to regain the belt, while Du Plessis is aiming for his first title defense.

Despite the confidence shown by Dricus, bookmakers still see Israel as a slight favorite for the dispute. However, the champion's defiant stance can mess with the Nigerian's head and add an extra ingredient of unpredictability to the fight.