South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis is making headlines after he retained his UFC middleweight title after defeating Nigeria-born challenger Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth on Sunday.
TREVOR NYAKANE CELEBRATES DRICUS DU PLESSIS’ UFC WIN
This was undoubtedly Du Plessis’ first defence of his title. He defended his UFC middleweight title with a powerful victory by submission over Israel Adesanya.
After three rounds of intense motion, it appeared that Adesanya was getting on prime within the battle, however then got here a second of magic from Du Plessis.
It was undoubtedly an epic night time for the 30-year-old, who has all the time seemed ahead to preventing Adesanya. He had a memorable entrance stroll.
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth walked him to the Octagon. Nevertheless, Du Plessis is predicted to stroll away with practically R19 million from the match.
Nevertheless, again house, followers and fellow celebrities are celebrating his win. Social media feeds have been flooded with congratulatory messages.
Springboks participant Trevor Nyakane was one of many stars who took to social media to rejoice Du Plessis’s win.
He posted to Instagram Tales, “My man, sure, brother.” The put up has since gained 1000’s of feedback and reactions because it dropped.
Through the years, Nyakane has celebrated Du Plessis’ wins and couldn’t let this slide. He joins a number of Springboks stars who took to social media to rejoice Du Plessis.
Like many proud South Africans, Ramaphosa took to X to congratulate Du Plessis.
“Congratulations, Dricus Du Plessis, on retaining your UFC middleweight world championship with a submission in #UFC305. As a bonus, you additionally saved our Flag flying hours after the Springboks scored a historic 2-0 sequence win in Perth.
“We couldn’t want for a greater day within the workplace,” Ramaphosa wrote.
UFC 305 RESULTS
- Dricus Du Plessis defeats Israel Adesanya by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:38 of Spherical 4
- Kai Kara-France defeats Steve Erceg by TKO (strikes) at 4:04 of Spherical 1
- Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot by break up choice (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Tai Tuivasa by break up choice (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
- Carlos Prates defeats Li Jingliang by KO (left hand) at 4:02 of Spherical 2
- Valter Walker defeats Junior Tafa by technical submission (ankle lock) at 4:56 of Spherical 1
- Ricardo Ramos defeats Josh Culibao by break up choice (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Casey O’Neill defeats Luana Santos by unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Jack Jenkins defeats Herbert Burns by TKO (strikes) at 0:48 of Spherical 3
- Tom Nolan defeats Alex Reyes by unanimous choice (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Music Kenan defeats Ricky Glenn by unanimous choice (30-27, 30-26, 29-28)
- Jesus Aguilar defeats Stewart Nicoll by submission (guillotine choke) at 2:39 of Spherical 1