UFC 305: South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title
![After scoring some early takedowns, du Plessis had to withstand a flurry of body strikes from Adesanya through the middle rounds which appeared to be taking a toll on the 30-year-old South African as the fight progressed. After scoring some early takedowns, du Plessis had to withstand a flurry of body strikes from Adesanya through the middle rounds which appeared to be taking a toll on the 30-year-old South African as the fight progressed.](https://www.sbsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2167221948.jpg?w=525)
After scoring some early takedowns, du Plessis had to withstand a flurry of body strikes from Adesanya through the middle rounds which appeared to be taking a toll on the 30-year-old South African as the fight progressed.