Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is finally returning to the Octagon at UFC 305. ‘The Last Stylebender’ will take on Dricus du Plessis in his comeback fight. Both fighters recently appeared at the UFC  305 press conference with no love lost between them. Adesanya and Du Plessis have a bit of history, which was pretty evident during the event.

‘Stillknocks’ seemed completely unfazed by the former champion’s claims and was confident about defending his title. However, the pair did end up looking straight into each other’s eyes during their face-off and there were some words involved as well which the viewers couldn’t hear. However, finally, Du Plessis shared the exact details of what Adesanya said to him.

Israel Adesanya and his words do not affect Dricus Du Plessis

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is not a big fan of ‘Stillknocks’. Adesanya was visibly upset when Du Plessis termed himself as the first African champion in the UFC and said, “Did those belts ever go to Africa?” Since then, the pair has been involved in a lot of social media brawls. The tension between the pair was quite visible even during the face-off. While speaking on the Submission Radio show, the current champion shared the details of what exactly happened there. He said, “I think he said don’t kiss me.”

‘The Last Stylebender’ is known for his ability to play mind games with his opponents. However, it seems the former champion’s tactics do not affect the current champion. The 30-year-old claimed in the interview, “As far as I know he said don’t go kissing man. I said I’m no dog so I won’t. And you know I don’t know what he was saying. I wasn’t really focused on what he was saying. I didn’t say anything you know. I’m not here to say anything to him.”

Adesanya took a break from the sport after losing his title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293. However, the 34-year-old is back with a goal and wants to make a statement in his next fight.

During the press conference, ‘The Last Stylebender’ shared the details of why he wanted to fight the champion. However, he also made a point to share a message with him.

Israel Adesanya means business when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305

During the recently concluded UFC 305 press conference, Israel Adesanya had some stern warnings for the champion. They were previously scheduled to meet at UFC 293, but a foot injury forced the South African out of the fight. ‘Tarzan’ stepped up to the occasion and defeated Adesanya to win the belt at UFC 293. However, Du Plessis then went on to win the belt at UFC 297 after he defeated Strickland in a closely fought contest.

After winning the title ‘Stillknocks’ termed himself as the first African champion which irked Adesanya. At the UFC 305 press conference, he said, “He tried to discredit the three kings and say that he is the real true African Champion. But then him discrediting me, Francis Ngannou, Kamaru Usman, that took me off a little bit. So, that’s what started this. But again, I’ll finish it.” 

Du Plessis was quick to share his point of view and gave the reasons for calling himself a true African champion, as he continues to train in South Africa. The former champion seemed visibly upset with the champion’s remarks and even warned him by saying, “I don’t give a f*** where he’s from. But I’ll show him who he is.”

The tension between the pair is on the rise, and the fans are all excited about the clash. However, it will be interesting to see who comes on top at UFC 305. Who do you think will win the fight between the two? Let us know in the comments below.