UFC: Adesanya Gives Reason He Lost To Du Plessis

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August 19, 2024

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UFC: Adesanya Gives Reason He Lost To Du Plessis—-Israel Adesanya, the former UFC Middleweight Champion, has spoken out about his submission defeat to South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis.

The bout, which took place on Sunday, marked a significant moment in Adesanya’s career, as it was the first time he was submitted in a professional MMA fight.

Despite leading 2-1 on the judges’ scorecards heading into the fourth round, Adesanya found himself overwhelmed by a relentless barrage of hooks and jabs from du Plessis. The South African fighter delivered a series of powerful right hooks that knocked Adesanya down, setting the stage for a rear-naked choke that forced Adesanya to submit.

The bout was stopped three minutes and 38 seconds into the five-minute round, resulting in a shocking defeat for the Nigerian-New Zealander.

Reflecting on the fight, Adesanya acknowledged the mistake that led to his submission but remained determined to continue his career. “I just made a stupid, dumb mistake,” he said. “I’m 35, I’m doing the right things… watch this, I’m not leaving.”

Adesanya explained that during the fight, he attempted to defend against du Plessis’ takedown by using the fence and trying to fight off the top hand. However, du Plessis was able to switch to a Gable grip, making it difficult for Adesanya to separate the hands and escape the choke. “I have to watch it properly to really see what happened, but I felt great. He didn’t really surprise me because I knew he was tough,” Adesanya added.

For Dricus du Plessis, the victory was a testament to his strategy and resilience. With this win, du Plessis extended his undefeated streak in the UFC to eight fights, bringing his overall record to 21-2. Reflecting on the bout, du Plessis praised Adesanya as one of the best strikers in the division but emphasized the importance of his takedown. “This man is the king of getting back up. No one can take him down and keep him there,” du Plessis said.

Adesanya’s loss marks a challenging period in his career, as he has now lost three of his last four fights. Despite this, the former champion is not ready to step away from the sport, signaling his intention to continue competing at the highest level.

The MMA world will be watching closely to see how Adesanya bounces back from this setback and whether he can reclaim his place among the elite in the UFC.

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BREAKING: PSG Set Up Arsenal Champions League Final After 6-5 Aggregate Win Over Bayern Munich

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May 6, 2026

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BREAKING: PSG Set Up Arsenal Champions League Final After 6-5 Aggregate Win Over Bayern Munich—-Reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain have secured their place in yet another UEFA Champions League final after overcoming Bayern Munich in a fiercely contested semi-final clash.

Paris Saint-Germain have booked their place in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after edging Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in a dramatic semi-final clash.

The decisive moment came early in the second leg, when Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé fired home from close range after being picked out by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, giving PSG a crucial lead that ultimately proved to be the winner.

Despite the fast start, the game soon became defined as much by controversy as by clear-cut chances. Bayern were left frustrated after Nuno Mendes appeared to handle the ball while already on a booking, but the referee opted against issuing a second yellow card.

Further anger followed when another potential handball incident involving João Neves went unpunished, with officials ruling that the ball had deflected off a teammate in the build-up—therefore not meeting the criteria for a penalty.

Bayern, managed by Vincent Kompany, dominated large periods of the match and created several opportunities. Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala both came close, while goalkeeper Matvéi Safonov was called into action multiple times.

The German side eventually found the net through Harry Kane in stoppage time, but it proved too little, too late as PSG held on to secure their place in the final.

The result extends Bayern’s wait for another European title to six years, while PSG now have the opportunity to win back-to-back Champions League trophies, just a year after claiming their first.

Attention now turns to the final on May 30, where PSG will face Arsenal. The showdown promises high stakes, with either a historic first Champions League title for Arsenal or consecutive triumphs for the French giants on the line.

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BREAKING: Saka Fires Arsenal Into First Champions League Final in 20 Years

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May 5, 2026

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BREAKING: Saka Fires Arsenal Into First Champions League Final in 20 Years—-TCN reports that Arsenal have qualified for the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after a narrow victory over Atlético Madrid, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal.

Saka’s strike proved to be the difference as Arsenal secured a 1-0 win in the second leg, progressing 2-1 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw in Spain.

The result sees the North London club reach the Champions League final for the first time in two decades, marking a significant milestone in their European journey.

Arsenal will now face either defending champions Paris Saint-Germain or German giants Bayern Munich in the final scheduled for May 30.

This will be only the second Champions League final appearance in Arsenal’s history. Their first came in 2006, when they were narrowly defeated by FC Barcelona.

The Gunners will now be aiming to go one step further and claim their first-ever Champions League title.

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