Nigerians mocked after Israel Adesanya’s defeat to Dricus du Plessis

Nigerians have faced ridicule from South Africans after Israel Adesanya lost his fight against Dricus du Plessis. The South African fighter submitted Adesanya in the fourth round of the main event at UFC 305, held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, to retain the UFC middleweight title.

The Fight Breakdown

The bout was intense from the start, with both fighters showing aggression and skill. Du Plessis strategically mixed leg kicks and blitzes to slow down the game, while Adesanya produced strong attacks but couldn’t subdue his opponent.

Du Plessis managed to execute a rear-naked choke in the fourth round, forcing Adesanya to tap out and ending the contest. This victory marked a significant triumph for Du Plessis and a disappointing loss for Adesanya and his supporters.

The high-profile match also saw rapper Drake lose another ₦720 million after betting on Adesanya to win. This added another layer to the public spectacle surrounding the fight.

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South African Fans React

Following the fight, South African fans took to social media to mock Nigerians, celebrating their fighter’s victory with a mix of humor and derision.

• One fan remarked, “DDP made him cry and tapped him out the next day, embarrassed him so hard.”
• Another commented, “Nigeria getting an ass whooping from SA every day.”
• A third fan added, “South Africans are the real owners of Nigerians in any sport.”

The social media response highlighted the rivalry and competitive spirit between the two nations, particularly in the realm of sports.

Adesanya’s Future

For Adesanya, this loss is a setback, but he remains a formidable fighter with a strong record. Fans and analysts will be keen to see how he bounces back from this defeat and what strategies he adopts in his future fights.