Du Plessis questions Adesanya's motivation to continue fighting after a long career in the UFC

Israel adesanya presents itself in UFC 305. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @stylebender

In preparation to face Israel adesanya No. UFC 305 on August 17, Dricus Du Plessis There is no doubt that he dominates his head about the motivations that the Nigerian has to continue fighting. When commenting on what he thinks about the subject, the South African recalled episodes experienced by his rival and recognized that the athlete will not have time to repeat achievements from the beginning of his career.

“It all comes down to seeing the hunger, seeing the fire in someone’s eyes and I don’t see that. I don't remember if he explicitly said he was retiring, but he said he was taking a vacation for a few months. I don't remember if he said he was retiring, but he almost hinted at it, and everyone would have understood. He did what he had to do in the sport and reached the pinnacle of what he could achieve in his career as far as winning streaks go. He will never have that streak again. Defend the belt as many times as he defended it. He doesn't have time or anything to get over it, so why is he doing this?" Du Plessis told Mainevent.

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Defeated by Sean Strickland In his last appearance, Adesanya stated that he would only fight again in 2027, but the certainty did not last for that long. Months after the statement, the fighter stated that he was ready to return to the octagon and gained a chance to fight for the belt next.

D. Du Plessis during face-off with I. Adesanya. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

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Protagonists of UFC 305, the fighters will face each other in Perth, Australia, on August 17th. The clash marks Du Plessis' first title defense in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg).

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