(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Israel Adesanya after UFC 305 title-fight loss? ) Dricus Du Plessis now officially is a defending UFC champion after retaining his belt for the first time against Israel Adesanya in Saturday’s highly anticipated UFC 305 headliner. Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) remained unbeaten inside the octagon courtesy of a fourth-round submission win over Adesanya (24-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, and now he appears poised for what could be a truly notable reign at 185 pounds.
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