Israel Adesanya vs Dricus DuPlessis: The war of words between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Dricus Du Plessis continues to heat up, fueling fan excitement for a potential matchup. Adesanya recently regained his title with a highlight-reel KO of Alex Pereira, an old rival. In his post-fight comments, Adesanya threatened to “drag [Du Plessis’] carcass across South Africa” if Du Plessis kept winning. The comments did not sit well with the South African challenger. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
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Israel Adesanya vs Dricus DuPlessis: Dricus DuPlessis Is Not Scared To Face Israel Adesanya
“For him saying that, does he think I’m scared of him?” Du Plessis said. “I am not scared of that man. The fact that he put some threats out there, obviously he’s forgotten because I don’t take kindly to threats. Over here, it doesn’t work like that. If you want to make threats, come and show me.” Adesanya has continued his provocations, saying “I’M GOING TO F**** TAKE HIM TO SCHOOL, IN THE OCTAGON AND ON HISTORY. ..
HE’S CREATED DIVISION. I DON’T LIKE THAT.
HE DIDN’T HAVE TO DO THAT. HE DIDN’T HAVE TO DO THAT. YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND, I’M HERE NOW. I’M GOING TO F*** THIS GUY UP.
I’M GOING TO TORTURE THIS GUY.”
The hostile back-and-forth has raised anticipation for what could be the UFC’s most exciting middleweight title fight in years. Both Adesanya and Du Plessis are known for their striking skills, and thrilling fight styles. A matchup between the two strikers could produce fireworks. However, there are obstacles to overcome before the fight can be made. Du Plessis is currently ranked No. 6 in the division and will need a few more wins to establish himself as the clear top contender.
Pre-fight buildup would generate interest with two trash-talking strikers at the height of their powers. The fight itself has all the makings of an all-action classic that could lodge itself in UFC history. While still a fantasy matchup at this point, Adesanya vs. Du Plessis is the type of fight that could define an era in the UFC middleweight division. The promotion will likely do everything in its power to make it happen. And if the recent back-and-forth is any indication, this is a rivalry that will only continue to grow more personal and intense until the two meet in the Octagon. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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