Israel Adesanya Rages as Dricus Du Plessis Pulls Out of UFC 293 Title Fight, Sean Strickland Gets Promoted

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Israel Adesanya Rages as Dricus Du Plessis Pulls Out of UFC 293 Title Fight, Sean Strickland Gets Promoted

In an intense face-off following UFC 290, reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis engaged in a heated encounter that was charged with heavy racial undertones. Du Plessis had just secured an impressive second-round knockout over Robert Whittaker, earning himself a coveted middleweight title shot against Adesanya.

Dricus Du Plessis Bails on UFC 293 Title Fight

Reports have emerged that Dricus Du Plessis is now reportedly out of his highly anticipated fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 in September in Sydney, Australia. Despite the initial excitement surrounding the matchup, it appears that unforeseen circumstances have led to Du Plessis being unable to compete in the championship bout.

Intense Face-Off After UFC 290 Encounter

During their octagon confrontation, tensions flared as Du Plessis made dismissive comments about being more “African” than Adesanya, Kamaru Usman, and Francis Ngannou. The remarks struck a nerve with Adesanya and added a layer of intensity to their impending title clash.

Israel Adesanya’s Furious Reaction

Adding to the drama, Israel Adesanya didn’t hold back his feelings towards Du Plessis in a Twitter video, saying, “Dricus DuP—ssy, you f—king b—tch. ‘Oh, all he had to do was put on some gloves; I was ready to go again.’ No, you weren’t. You’re a b—tch. That’s why you’re not taking this fight. Your foot is sore. My knee was jacked for my last fight. Guess what I did? I showed up because that’s what a f—king champion does. Championship caliber, built different.” He continued, “A lot of you fighters talk about, ‘I’ll fight anyone, anywhere, anytime.’ No, you won’t. I do. Alex Volkanovski does. We’re built different. I’m at the gym right now about to get some work.” Adesanya further asserted, “So, I’m fighting in Sydney. I don’t give a f—ck who. D—ckless DuP—ssy, f—ck off. You’re out. [Sean] Strickland, you’re in. Let’s do the man dance. Show you how to really dance. Yeah, I’m tired of all you guys talking sh—t about, ‘I can fight, I can fight.’ No, you can’t, DuP—ssy. B—tch.”

The face-off was a showcase of raw emotions and fierce competition, as both fighters exchanged intense stares and heated words. Adesanya, known for his proud Nigerian heritage, was evidently taken aback by Du Plessis’ comments, and it fueled his determination to defend his title and assert his identity as a champion of African descent.

The news of Du Plessis’ reported withdrawal from the fight added further drama and anticipation to the already highly anticipated UFC 293 bout between the two middleweight fighters. The confrontation not only highlighted the significance of their upcoming clash but also brought to the forefront the complexities of identity and nationality within the world of MMA.