Dricus Du Plessis captured the UFC middleweight title at UFC 297 in January 2024, defeating then-champion Sean Strickland by split decision. In his first title defense, the South African faced former two-time middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya in the UFC 305 main event in August 2024 in Perth, Australia.
UFC middleweight title history: Anderson Silva, Dricus Du Plessis, Rich Franklin and more
September 22, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for August: Dricus Du Plessis becomes first to tap Israel Adesanya
August 30, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for August: Li Jingliang gets put out for the first time courtesy of Carlos Prates
August 29, 2024
Israel Adesanya’s coach explains why Dricus Du Plessis loss ‘a lot easier’ to accept than Sean Strickland
August 28, 2024
Did Israel Adesanya fight Dricus du Plessis injured at UFC 305? Alex Pereira thinks so
August 26, 2024
Ex-UFC champ Jan Blachowicz advises Israel Adesanya against trying light heavyweight again
August 22, 2024
Eric Nicksick: Dricus Du Plessis would ‘have problems’ vs. Alex Pereira in battle of UFC champs
August 22, 2024
Video: Does Kai Kara-France deserve a title shot? What’s next for Tai Tuivasa? More on UFC 305
August 21, 2024
Jared Cannonier on ‘clubber’ Dricus Du Plessis’ win vs. Israel Adesanya: ‘His sh*t was effective’
August 21, 2024
Robert Whittaker: Israel Adesanya looked outstanding at UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis is just a warrior
August 21, 2024