Israel Adesanya: UFC News: The UFC has a long history of fierce rivalries between fighters, which not only adds to the excitement of their fights but also makes them more marketable. Perhaps the most famous example is the bitter feud between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. Now, another intense rivalry is brewing between two South African fighters, Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis, both proud representatives of their country. Recently, Adesanya took a swipe at Du Plessis, but the latter wasted no time in firing back with a strong response, setting the stage for what could be an epic clash in the octagon.
Dricus Du Plessis Fires a Shot at UFC Champion Israel Adesanya “’Be Careful What You Ask For”
Dricus Du Plessis openly takes shot at Israel Adesanya
All eyes are on the Middleweight division as the highly-anticipated UFC 290 event approaches. The outcome of the upcoming fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Robert Whittaker, set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, is expected to determine the future of the division. Rumors suggest that whoever emerges victorious may earn a coveted shot at the Middleweight championship, adding even more pressure and anticipation to this already crucial match-up.
Meanwhile, the Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has openly expressed his desire for Du Plessis to prevail in the fight, as he hopes to face off against the South African fighter and teach him a lesson in the octagon.
Du Plessis responded to Adesanya’s comments by taking a jab at him during an interview with The Schmo. He stated, “Be careful what you wish for. At the end of the day, I don’t care if he hopes, if he wants it, I’ll win on my terms and it’s imminent like I said.”
He added, “When I fight for the belt, I’m gonna fight Adesanya. He says he’s hoping that I win, that’s good. I don’t need hope. I think the hope is for those that believe winning can happen by accident. I’m not winning by accident or by him hoping. I’m winning because of hard work and because I’m the best fighter.”
The rivalry between Adesanya and Du Plessis has reached a new level of intensity, with their recent comments adding fuel to the fire. UFC fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming UFC 290 event, where Du Plessis will face off against Whittaker for a chance at the Middleweight championship, with Adesanya cheering for Du Plessis to come out on top. All eyes will be on the octagon as these two fighters continue to build their rivalry and compete for dominance in the Middleweight division.
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