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The Latest Breaking News from du Plessis

Robert Whittaker: Israel Adesanya looked outstanding at UFC 305, Dricus Du Plessis is just a warrior

Robert Whittaker thinks Israel Adesanya looked in top form at UFC 305, but Dricus Du Plessis was too powerful.

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Joe Rogan would ‘fly to the moon to commentate’ Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis

The idea of Alex Pereira vs. Dricus Du Plessis has Joe Rogan salivating.

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Sean Strickland has an unpopular opinion: ‘I just don’t think Israel Adesanya is that good’

Sean Strickland suggests Israel Adesanya is overrated.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 20: Dricus Du Plessis climbs P4P list

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

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Video: Michael Page was beside himself watching Israel Adesanya in UFC 305 loss to Dricus Du Plessis

Do you ever just wish you could jump through the TV and knock some sense into somebody? That was MVP watching Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.

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Israel Adesanya thought Dricus Du Plessis was done in Round 4, credits champ for being ‘stubborn’ at UFC 305

Just before he was finished, Israel Adesanya thought he had Dricus Du Plessis right where he wanted him. "I was like, 'He's done.'"

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UFC 305 reaction video: How good is Dricus Du Plessis? Where does Israel Adesanya go from here?

What does the outcome of the UFC 305 main event say about Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya? We discuss on "Spinning Back Clique."

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Dricus Du Plessis’ coach hopes Alex Pereira fight can happen in December: ‘We’ll just go up’

Dricus Du Plessis' coach is game for Alex Pereira next – but at light heavyweight.

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Israel Adesanya after UFC 305 loss: ‘Enjoy me while I’m here, because you’ll miss me when I’m gone’

Israel Adesanya is "happy" with his efforts at UFC 305 against Dricus Du Plessis, even if he didn't walk away with the title.

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Dricus Du Plessis: Robert Whittaker deserves title shot more than Sean Strickland after UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis thinks Robert Whittaker is 'getting the short end of the stick' by not getting the next UFC title shot.

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Sean Strickland reacts to Dricus Du Plessis’ win vs. Israel Adesanya: ‘Time for war Dutch man’

Sean Strickland is ready to exact his revenge against Dricus Du Plessis – on home soil.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya, other UFC 305 results, Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree

Our panel discusses the major results from UFC 305, Alex Pereira's title bout vs. Khalil Rountree, the PFL playoffs and more.

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Israel Adesanya pinpoints moment that decided UFC 305 fight against Dricus Du Plessis

Adesanya was submitted in round four, as he failed to regain the middleweight title in Perth

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Dricus Du Plessis: ‘Beef was not fake’ with Israel Adesanya despite respect shown after UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis is not looking to be friends with Israel Adesanya after UFC 305, but admits "you can't not respect that man."

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for champ Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 305 title defense?

Dricus Du Plessis has seemingly already beaten his toughest tests at middleweight – so who can dethrone him after UFC 305?

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Dricus Du Plessis welcomes Alex Pereira’s post-UFC 305 callout, prefers 205 pounds with no ‘excuses’

Dricus Du Plessis has a counterproposal for Alex Pereira after "Poatan" claimed he will return to middleweight following UFC 305.

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Israel Adesanya ‘not really desperate to get it back’ after UFC 305 loss to Dricus Du Plessis

Israel Adesanya opened up on his plan following his UFC 305 defeat.

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Dricus Du Plessis Retains Middleweight Title At UFC 305

Dricus du Plessis defends his middleweight title against Israel Adesanya in a thrilling UFC 305 showdown in Perth, Australia. The night featured intense co...

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Adesanya choked in UFC title loss to du Plessis

Israel Adesanya says he's not quitting despite missing out on becoming a three-time middleweight champion at UFC 305 on Sunday.

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Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya to retain title in UFC 305 grudge match

The South African beat the Nigerian-born New Zealander in round four, marking a successful first defence of the middleweight belt

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UFC 305 results: Dricus Du Plessis taps Israel Adesanya in thrilling title bout

Dricus Du Plessis denied Israel Adesanya's attempt to reclaim the middleweight title at UFC 305, winning by submission in Round 4.

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UFC 305 LIVE: Adesanya vs Du Plessis fight updates and results as champion submits ‘Stylebender’

Re-live the action after Israel Adesanya came up short in his bid to dethrone Dricus Du Plessis

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UFC 305 predictions: Will Dricus Du Plessis or Israel Adesanya leave Perth as champ?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for the UFC 305 main card in Perth, Australia.

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What time is Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya fight? Walkout time for UFC 305 main event

Here's when to expect Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya to make their cage walks at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

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Dricus Du Plessis sees pros and cons in fighting Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev or Robert Whittaker next

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis wants to give the fans their desired matchups.

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