Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya in UFC OKC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Dricus Du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya in the fourth round with a neck crank during their highly anticipated fight at UFC 305. The event showcased Du Plessis in a dominant performance, reflecting the tensions that had built between the two fighters in the lead-up. Du Plessis is set to return in UFC Fight Night 281, where he faces former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in Oklahoma City. This fight is part of the ongoing narrative in the UFC middleweight division.
- •Du Plessis submitted Adesanya in the fourth round.
- •Fight occurred at UFC 305 amid prior media tensions.
- •Du Plessis holds a 9-1 UFC record after the victory.
- •He will face Kamaru Usman on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 281.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC OKC full fight: Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya
"Watch Dricus Du Plessis submit Israel Adesanya in their grudge match ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC OKC.
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