UFC 305: Israel Adesanya chokes after war of words as Dricus du Plessis defends title

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Dricus du Plessis has defended his middleweight crown after choking arch rival Israel Adesanya into submission during their gruelling contest at UFC 305 in Perth. In a bout in which both fighters went all out, du Plessis landed some huge blows late in the fourth round on Sunday to turn the contest in his favour.

A left hook stunned Adesanya, before three rights helped bring him to ground. Du Plessis then rolled Adesanya over and put on a rear naked choke, with the New Zealander tapping out seconds later.