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Former UFC Fighter Schaub: «Adesanya Will Beat the ***** Out of Du Plessis»

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Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub has made predictions about the upcoming championship bout in the middleweight division between current champion Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, along with insights into Adesanya's future career trajectory.  

“This is how Izzy’s career is gonna go. He’s gonna beat Dricus, he’s gonna outclass him on Saturday. He’s gonna beat the s*** out of him, he’s gonna outclass this dude. It’s gonna be the old vintage Izzy. By old I mean, a year ago. He’s gonna beat the s*** out of him because he’s had rest, he’s no longer the hunted, he’s the hunter.

He’s gonna beat Dricus, then he’s gonna fight Sean Strickland and he’s gonna be 100 percent focused. He’s gonna beat Sean Strickland. Then, he’s gonna take a break and then you’re gonna get Alex [Pereira] vs. Izzy at 205 [pounds]; it’s his last fight ever and his wins over Dricus and Sean Strickland, I think there’s an argument now, makes him the greatest middleweight of all time. That’s how his story ends,” Schaub was quoted by MMA News.

The matchup between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya will headline the card for UFC 305. The event is set to take place in Australia on the night of August 18.  

Israel Adesanya first claimed the UFC middleweight championship in October 2019, defeating Robert Whittaker. Following this victory, the Nigerian fighter successfully defended his title five times before losing it to Alex Pereira. In a rematch with the Brazilian, Adesanya reclaimed his belt; however, he lost it again in his next bout against Sean Strickland. Throughout his mixed martial arts career, Adesanya has recorded a total of 24 wins and suffered three defeats.  

Dricus Du Plessis boasts an impressive record of 21 victories and two losses in MMA.

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