Sports News Report
League: UFCSport: MMACountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

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 submits Israel Adesanya in UFC OKC matchup
Summary

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.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC OKC full fight: Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya
What they're saying
"

Watch Dricus Du Plessis submit Israel Adesanya in their grudge match ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC OKC.

Related Teams & Leagues
UFCMMA

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days