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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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#MUNCHE: Watch Free Livestream Match Between Manchester United Vs Chelsea Here—-Thecloudngr reports that free Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea has emerged.

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JUST IN: Callous As Libya Govt Begin Mass Arrest Of Nigerians And Deport Workers Over CAF Verdict

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JUST IN: Callous As Libya Govt Begin Mass Arrest Of Nigerians And Deport Workers Over CAF Verdict—-Following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board against the Libya Football Federation (LFF), tensions have heightened within Libyan media, with several platforms calling for punitive measures against Nigerian workers in the country.

The CAF Disciplinary Board penalized the LFF with a $50,000 fine and awarded a 3-0 forfeit victory to Nigeria.

This decision stemmed from an incident in which the Nigerian team, the Super Eagles, faced prolonged detainment at Al Abraq Airport, delaying their AFCON 2025 qualifying match.

This decision stemmed from an incident in which the Nigerian team, the Super Eagles, faced prolonged detainment at Al Abraq Airport, delaying their AFCON 2025 qualifying match.

Citing the LFF’s failure to meet security and logistical obligations, CAF granted Nigeria three points in their qualification campaign.

In response, Libyan media outlets have voiced frustration, urging the government to act against undocumented Nigerian workers.

On Sunday, the Libyan blog Libya News Today 1 published a post advocating for the arrest of Nigerian workers without proper documentation, proposing a $500 fine and additional taxes from those without residence permits.

Another Libyan media outlet, Libya INF.TV, echoed these sentiments, also urging the arrest of undocumented Nigerians and suggesting that fines should be deducted from their earnings.

Amid the growing tension, Nigerian worker who goes by the name Omo Oba Legba described an escalation of the situation.

In a Facebook video on Wednesday, he stated,

“My Arab master, who is a policeman, just called me now and told me not to go out to buy anything because they have started arresting Nigerians in Libya. I asked him, ‘What about those with Libyan passports?’ But he said they aren’t considering passports and that anyone who is Nigerian will be arrested. That’s why I decided to alert our people so they know how far this issue has gone.”

The crackdown continued to draw reactions, with Libya INF.TV sharing a video on Thursday in which a Nigerian man pleaded with Libyan authorities, “Football has nothing to do with us. If you want to catch them, catch them when they come here. Leave us out of this. And to the Nigerian team, I don’t know what you’re thinking, coming here to play football with the Libyan people. You don’t have sense. Please,

Libyan police, please.”

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