'Dumb Mistake': Israel Adesanya Addresses Retirement Talks After Losing to Du Plessis At UFC 305

Dricus du Plessis, who was up against Israel esanya in his first title defense, has cemented his reign as UFC Middleweight champion at UFC 305. By submitting Last Stylebender, South African has managed to do what no or fighter has been able to. Du Plessis won contest in fourth round of match.

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UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis submits Israel esanya, retains Middleweight championship

After returning to Octagon after almost a year, Israel esanya showcased glimpses of his old self and gared momentum to pull off a unanimous decision victory. However, just as it happens so often in this sport, one shot changes entire complexion of game. Du Plessis' heavy strike in 4th minute of 4th round wobbled esanya and subsequently, he found opening to hold on to his back to lock Rear Naked Choke. Izzy h no option left but to tap, and just like that Dricus du Plessis defeated one of biggest names in MMA to retain his UFC Middleweight championship.

"I just me a stupid, dumb mistake on ground," esanya said after fight.

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Israel esanya shuts down retirement speculations

Israel esanya lost opportunity to become only second fighter after Randy Couture in UFC history to have three separate title reigns with a UFC belt. It was a classic esanya performance that might have fetched him a win h match ceased in minutes. It is esanya's 3rd loss in last 4 fights. 35-year-old paid heed to retirement speculations after culmination of fight and ended all assertions by stating, "I'm not f***ing leaving."

As for Dricus du Plessis, his last three wins have come against former Middleweight champions (Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland, and Israel esanya), and a rematch with one of m looks like a potential future course of action. Neverless, anor former champion, who is now king of Light Heavyweight division could enter fray.

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