Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of the first all-African title fight in UFC history.
The 30-year-old South African stunned Adesanya with a powerful right hook before taking him to the ground and applying a rear-naked choke in a highly intense fight.
After the bout, Du Plessis showed respect for Adesanya as they reconciled their differences following a heated lead-up to the fight.
To share this octagon with a legend, this man has done so much for this sport and Im really sorry it came across that I disrespected he was from Africa - it was never my intention. Tonight, Africa won regardless, said Du Plessis.
It was an honour for me to share this cage with a legend like that. I have the utmost respect for him, an ultimate warrior. Believe me, I do not want to be kicked by that man again. He added.
