Dricus Du Plessis Fires Warning to Sean Strickland After Win Over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293

• Dricus du Plessis has made his intentions clear after Sean Strickland recorded an upset over Israel Adesanya
• It is one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as the ‘Last Stylebender’ was defeated by a unanimous decision
• Du Plessis was quick to make his intention known that he's ready to take on whoever and bring the title to his native South Africa

Number one-ranked UFC superstar Dricus du Plessis has warned Sean Strickland, saying he plans to bring the belt to his native home, South Africa.

Strickland produced a masterclass to defeat Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 to emerge the new champion in the category.

Du Plessis broke into the middleweight class in July this year after defeating Robert Whittaker during the International Fight Week, stopping former undisputed middleweight champion.

Following an injury, he missed out on a blockbuster return for a title grudge match against Adesanya, and he watched as the champion was defeated at Covina native, Low Kick MMA reports.

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It remains one of the biggest upsets in UFC history after Strickland defeated the City Kickboxing staple with a unanimous decision win in Sydney, Australia.

Dricus du Plessis was quick to make his intention known that he was ready to take on whoever, including the new champion.

He reiterated that it made no difference as to whom he fought in his first title outing under the UFC banner – remaining confident of striking spoils.

As soon as UFC 293 ended, Dricus du Plessis wrote his official X handle:

“Makes no difference to me, the belt is coming home.”

Just before his knockout victory over Whittaker, Du Plessis had defeated other opponents, including Derek Brunson, and former welterweight title challenger, Darren Till.

Israel Adesanya billed for rematch with Strickland

Sports Brief earlier reported that Israel Adesanya won’t have to wait too long for a chance to redeem himself and reclaim his Middleweight title.

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The Nigerian-born Kiwi lost his Middleweight belt as Sean Strickland beat him in the main event of UFC 293.

Strickland shocked the world when he defeated The Last Stylebender by unanimous decision to capture his first title. Strickland was awarded four of the five rounds on all of the judges' scorecards.