Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya's rivalry intensifies as Du Plessis claims to be the "real" African fighter, spotlighting underlying racial tensions in their championship bout.
Emotions ran high at UFC 290, where Adesanya, in a moment of heated exchange, labeled Du Plessis his "African brother," showcasing the rivalry's racial complexity.
Du Plessis stirred controversy at the pre-fight press conference by referencing Adesanya's privileged upbringing, demonstrating the personal nature of their rivalry ahead of UFC 305.
As Du Plessis defends his title for the first time, observers are left wondering whether he and Adesanya will maintain composure during their heated matchup at UFC 305.
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