South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena.

UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis defends middleweight title with submission win over Israel Adesanya

UFC 293: It was a major disappointment for Israel Adesanya (New Zealand) as Sean Strickland (United States) defeated him by unanimous decision to become the new UFC Middleweight champion at UFC 293 in Qudos Bank Arena in Australia's Sydney on Sunday (September 7).

UFC 293: Major disappointment for Adesanya as Strickland becomes new Middleweight champion

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya took to social media after he said that he would "rape" fellow fighter Kevin Holland. ALSO READ: Germany players in 'Human Rights' message ahead of World Cup qualifier He made those remarks in an expletive-laden video on Instagram earlier this week directed at Holland, who had targeted him in a series of remarks.

'Lesson to be more selective with words': UFC star Adesanya apologises for 'rape' remark

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UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis defends middleweight title with submission win over Israel Adesanya

UFC 293: Major disappointment for Adesanya as Strickland becomes new Middleweight champion

'Lesson to be more selective with words': UFC star Adesanya apologises for 'rape' remark