The two African-born fighters have been vocal about their dislike of each other with Adesanya, the two-time middleweight champion, going as far as stating that \u2018I\u2019m going to kill your dreams,\u2019 to the champion on the eve of the fight after the South African had insulted Adesanya\u2019s African heritage stating he was the first real African champion. Following the battle, both fighters displayed a classy act of sportsmanship which included the winner apologising to Adesanya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cTo share this octagon with a legend, a 100 per cent hall of famer. This man has done so much for this sport. I\u2019m sorry that it came across that I disrespected him. To share this cage with a legend like that, I have the utmost respect for him, warrior to warrior,\u201d said Du Plessis in the post-bout interview.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This man is the king of getting back up. I\u2019m still alive, that\u2019s a bonus. I came here to die for this belt and to take a life. I\u2019m still champion, baby,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The animosity between the two warriors could be felt from the opening bell as the gruelling battle commenced. Adesanya managed to break through Du Plessis\u2019 defence and landed strong kicks in the first round but met with powerful jabs in response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The South African managed to get Adesanya into submission in the second but Adesanya wriggled out of his hold. After an evenly contested third round, Dricus accurately landed devastating blows before getting Adesanya into the submission that saw him tap out of the contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The animosity between the two warriors could be felt from the opening bell as the gruelling battle commenced. Adesanya managed to break through Du Plessis\u2019 defence and landed strong kicks in the first round but met with powerful jabs in response.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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