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South Africa's Dricus du Plessis is under fire as Nigeria's Israel Adesanya says Olorun he will pay in response to Ghana's Abdul Razak Alhassan ahead of UFC 305.
Following UFC welterweight Abdul Razak Alhassan's criticism of Dricus du Plessis for calling himself a "true African champion" last year, Israel Adesanya has responded.
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The South African, who still resides and trains in his own nation, declared his intention to win the middleweight championship and become the sole African champion.
The South African's remarks were brought up when Alhassan, who will take on Cody Brundage at UFC Denver this weekend, spoke to the media this week.
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The Ghanian fighter then went off on du Plessis, claiming that a "real African" would never have said what he
"He's a f*cking b*tch, he's a f*cking a*shole for that word he used.
"If he's a real f*cking African and lived in Africa, he would never have used that f*cking word."
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Israel Adesanya reacts Abdul Razak Alhassan
Adesanya then addressed Alhassan's shocking remarks. Adesanya is scheduled to make his much-awaited comeback to the octagon at UFC 305 vs du Plessis.
The welterweight was commended by "The Last Stylebender" for his remarks, and it was stated that du Plessis "will pay" for them.
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He said, "Oga!!! I hail you Olorun he will pay."
Adesanya is expected to face Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Australia.
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