The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) under-180-pound throne fight lived up to expectations in Perth, Australia, on Sunday, August 18. While being dominated by Nigerian challenger Israel Adesanya, reigning champion Dricus du Plessis secured a fatal choke in the fourth round. The South African made his first successful title defense.
rf-5-general
MMA: Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight belt
![MMA Du Plessis submits Adesanya to retain UFC middleweight belt](https://earthpressnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MMA-Du-Plessis-submits-Adesanya-to-retain-UFC-middleweight-belt-980x400.jpg)