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Dricus Du Plessis to retained his UFC Middleweight Championship by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of their highly anticipated fight.
The match was close throughout, with both fighters landing strong punches and showing their skills. In the first round, they exchanged strikes cautiously, and Du Plessis picked up a small cut on his forehead.
However, the second round saw Du Plessis take control with a takedown, keeping Adesanya on the ground and attempting to finish the fight, though Adesanya managed to escape.
In the third round, Adesanya fought back hard, landing big punches to Du Plessis’ body and a sharp elbow that seemed to shift the momentum in his favor. But Du Plessis responded with some powerful combinations of his own.
The turning point came in the fourth round. Du Plessis landed a heavy left hook that shook Adesanya, followed by several strong right hands. He then took Adesanya to the ground and locked in a rear-naked choke, forcing Adesanya to tap out at 3:38 of the round.
After the fight, the two fighters embraced, showing respect despite their earlier rivalry. The win marked Du Plessis’ first successful title defense, while Adesanya will look to bounce back from the loss.