Israel Adesanya still made ‘history’ despite devastating loss at UFC 305

Former champion, Israel Adesanya hilariously speaks on his loss to middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305.

Israel Adesanya still made ‘history’ despite devastating loss at UFC 305

Israel Adesanya addresses loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 (Image via Imago)

Dricus Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title at UFC 305. Although Israel Adesanya was unable to take out the South African champion, he still believed he made ‘history’ with his hilarious comment at the post-fight press conference. Here is what happened:

Israel Adesanya had made some bold statements prior to the fight. However, at the post-fight press conference, the two-time middleweight champion hilariously acknowledged his loss to his South African rival. 

I feel like I’ve still made history tonight; I’ve never lost two in a row... lost my fight in the worst fashion, it’s my first time getting submitted too, another history, wow, amazing... I just keep doing it, bro. I’m just f***ing great at this!
Israel Adesanya at the UFC 305 post-fight press conference
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Dricus Du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round at UFC 305. The fight was highly competitive, with both fighters exchanging heavy strikes and showing solid grappling skills. Du Plessis managed to secure the decisive moment by knocking Adesanya down with a series of punches and then locking in a rear-naked choke, forcing him to tap out. 

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With this victory, Du Plessis successfully secured his first title defense. With this loss at UFC 305, it will be the first time in a while that Israel Adesanya is not in the discussion for the middleweight title fight. It will be interesting to see when and how ‘The Last Stylebender’ makes a proper comeback to the octagon.

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Israel Adesanya says he is now a fan of Dricus Du Plessis

Israel Adesanya is now a fan of Dricus Du Plessis. That is what he stated at the post-fight press conference in Perth. Both fighters had mutually respectful and friendly exchanges after the fight. While Du Plessis acknowledged they still do not particularly like each other, they managed to bury some of the animosity.

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya (via X)

The dispute between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis leading up to UFC 305 was largely centered around their claims regarding African heritage and identity. Although their rivalry was heated, with strong emotions on both sides, the tension softened after the fight.

I'm not really desperate to get it back. He gave me a lot of respect in there, and I gave him respect back. And I already knew he was a fan of me, but yes, now I am a fan of his...so respect is always there and Dricus is an African champion.
Israel Adesanya at the UFC 305 post-fight press conference

Adesanya acknowledged the South African as a true African UFC champion. He claimed that the reign of the three African champions in the UFC which were him, Kamaru Usman and Francis Ngannou would reign supreme. However, now it was on Du Plessis to inspire the next generation of African champions.

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