MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 305 main event between middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champ Israel Adesanya . Dricus Du Plessis UFC 305 preview Dricus Du Plessis UFC 297 ceremonial weigh-in Staple info: Record: 21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC Height: 6’1″ Age: 30 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 76″ Last fight: Decision win over Sean Strickland (Jan. 20, 2024) Camp: Team CIT (South Africa) Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + UFC middleweight champion + Regional MMA titles + Black belt kickboxing (2nd degree) + Amateur kickboxing accolades + 9 KO victories + 10- submission wins + 8 first-round finishes + 16-1 as a middleweight + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Awkward but effective timing + Favors striking in combination ^ Coming forward or off the counter + Strong inside the clinch + Serviceable wrestling ability + Aggressive grappling game ^ Uses submissions to transitions Israel Adesanya UFC 305 preview (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Staple info: Record: 24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC Height: 6’4″ Age: 35 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 80″ Last fight: Decision loss to Sean Strickland (Sep
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