Dricus Du Plessis makes fun of Israel Adesanya crying after UFC 305 press conference

Challenging for the belt, Adesanya was moved to tears after being provoked by the champion on the eve of this Saturday's duel (17)

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Israel adesanya cried in a press conference with Dricus Du Plessis (Photo: Reproduction)

The cry of Israel adesanya after provocation Dricus Du Plessis stole the show at the official press conference of the UFC 305, held in the early hours of this Friday (16). Anyone who thinks, however, that the Nigerian's emotion could sensitize his rival is mistaken.

A video published by the UFC on social media showed the reaction of Dricus Du Plessis upon leaving the press conference stage. Behind the scenes, the South African was surprised by his rival's reaction, but mocked the situation, remembering that he also did Sean Strickland go to tears in a collective for the UFC 297, in January.

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“Oh, that was amazing. I don't know what happens, but Adesanya is the second grown man I've made cry after a press conference. Sorry about that, it wasn’t my intention”, mocked the South African.

The provocations continued on social media. In a publication on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Dricus Du Plessis He joked about the situation and made an appeal to his rivals.

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“Come on, guys. Stop crying at press conferences. It’s not that serious,” wrote the champion.

Amid the atmosphere of rivalry, Dricus Du Plessis e Israel adesanya face each other in the main fight of the UFC 305, this Saturday (17), in Perth, Australia, for the Ultimate middleweight belt.

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