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Nigeria's MMA star Israel Adesanya is ready for a brutal fight against South Africa's Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305.
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Adesanya and du Plessis will square off for the middleweight championship in Perth's RAC Arena on August 18.
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More than just an attempt to retain Adesanya's title, this battle is a protest against du Plessis, who has previously cast doubt on the African ancestry of winners Francis Ngannou and Kamaru Usman.
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Du Plessis' declaration that he wanted to become the "first real African champ" caused friction because it did not sit well with Adesanya.
Born in Nigeria, Adesanya views himself and other African-born fighters Ngannou and Usman as authentic representations of African brilliance in the UFC, despite having spent most of his childhood in New Zealand.
The 34-year-old Adesanya addressed du Plessis at a press conference in Perth, voicing his outrage over the South African's comments.
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Du Plessis made an effort to retract his earlier remarks, but Adesanya was unimpressed and vowed to show du Plessis "where he comes from."
Du Plessis responded with a lighthearted jibe, implying that he would return Adesanya to the golf course in reference to Adesanya's recent pastime.
After a rigorous training routine that saw him fight five times in eighteen months, Adesanya took an 11-month hiatus from UFC combat to recuperate. Now, he feels refreshed and prepared for war.
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The excitement around the Adesanya vs. du Plessis bout is growing as UFC 305 draws near.
An exciting confrontation in Perth is anticipated as a result of Adesanya's will to uphold his title and declare his African ancestry in opposition to du Plessis' contentious assertions.
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