Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya?
Du Plessis faced Adesanya in a title defense where he secured a victory via submission, marking Adesanya's first career submission loss.
Dricus du Plessis
Key numbers
- MMA Record23 Wins, 3 Losses
- Knockouts9
- Submissions11
- Decisions3
- Amateur Kickboxing Wins33
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight Champion2024
- EFC Welterweight Champion2017
- EFC Middleweight Champion2017
- KSW Welterweight Champion2018
- WAKO Junior World Championships Gold Medalist2012
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Israel Adesanya
Key numbers
- MMA record24 wins, 6 losses
- Kickboxing record75 wins, 5 losses
- Professional boxing record5 wins, 1 loss
- Total finishes16 by knockout in MMA
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight ChampionTwo-time champion, first won in 2019.
- Performance of the NightMultiple awards for outstanding fight performances.
- Fight of the NightAwarded for notable bouts, including against Kelvin Gastelum.