UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya, retaining his title.

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis retained his title by submitting rival Israel Adesanya in a highly anticipated match at UFC 305. Despite their heated rivalry, du Plessis and Adesanya displayed good sportsmanship, with du Plessis gifting Adesanya an African-print jacket as a gesture of respect following the intense fight. The bad blood between the two seemed to dissipate, and du Plessis also expressed gratitude to Adesanya's parents for raising a great warrior.