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After his loss at UFC 305, Nigeria's Israel Adesanya declares South Africa's Dricus du Plessis as a son of the soil.
Israel "Izzy" Adesanya has spoken out about his defeat to the current UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis, following months of vicious taunts.
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07:55 - 18.08.2024
3 Reasons why Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus Du Plessis - UFC 305
In what was an upset, here are the 3 reasons why Nigeria's Israel Adesanya lost to South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305.
Even though he accepted his loss, he insisted that "Africa" should have won.
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06:05 - 18.08.2024
Dricus du Plessis tries to break Israel Adesanya's neck - South African submits Nigerian to win UFC 305
South African Dricus du Plessis tries to break Nigeria's Israel Adesanya's neck to win by submission at UFC 305.
While Dricus was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, Izzy was born and raised in Nigeria and currently resides in New Zealand.
Izzy with his neck choked tapped out in submission to lose the bout in the fourth round.
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On Saturday, August 17, Izzy sent out his first Twitter following his defeat at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. In it, he wished Dricus du Plessis well.
Israel Adesanya to Dricus du Plessis - Africa won
He said, “I’m happy I got to fight again. I appreciate all the energy you gave me. Congrats @dricusduplessis.
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"Thank you for your honest words and speaking your truth. No matter what, Africa won tonight!
“DDP, you have the torch…light the fire and inspire!”
Even though they had previously disagreed about who the "true African champion" was, Izzy was kind in his compliments to Dricus.
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In an interview following the game, he declared, Dricus is an African champion and he will serve as an inspiration to African fighters in the future.
Many people complimented the Nigerian-born celebrity in the comments section for his maturity, modesty, and respect even in loss.
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