Dricus Du Plessis Calls Out Sean Strickland While Firing Shot at Israel Adesanya

• Dricus du Plessis was next in line to face Israel Adesanya before Sean Strickland shocked the world
• Adesanya is next in line to face Strickland, but du Plessis is also eyeing a title match in the near future
• South Africa's du Plessis wants to win the belt and then fight Adesanya for the title in Africa

Dricus du Plessis isn’t done with Israel Adesanya just yet.

The South African and Nigerian-born fighters have been embroiled in a bitter rivalry for months and were due to settle their beef for the Middleweight belt.

Du Plessis was the number one ranked fighter in the division, while Adesanya was the champion. An injury to du Plessis derailed their scheduled bout for UFC 293 before Sean Strickland shocked the world.

Strickland beat The Last Stylebender by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 293, Al Jazeera reported.

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Du Plessis wants Adesanya in Africa

With a new champion heading up the division, du Plessis hasn’t forgotten about his goal of becoming champion, but neither has he forgotten about his rivalry with Adesanya.

Taking to social media, he called out Strickland for the title but also fired a shot at Adesanya.

Du Plessis urged The Last Stylebender to get his stuff together before they eventually fight.

While du Plessis is eager for a fight for the belt, he will have to wait quite a bit for that to happen.

Adesanya has been granted a rematch against Strickland for the title.

Du Plessis reacts to Adesanya's loss

Dricus du Plessis is stunned, just like the rest of the world.

The UFC Middleweight fighter took to social media to share his surprise after the main event of UFC 293.

Much like the rest of the MMA fans around the world, du Plessis was shocked by the result, especially as he was next in line to face the Nigerian-born Kiwi, Sports Brief reported.

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Strickland defeats Adesanya at UFC 293

As Sports Brief also reported, Sean Strickland is the new UFC Middleweight champion, with the American fighter producing one of the biggest upsets in modern-day UFC history.

He defeated Adesanya by unanimous decision to claim the belt in the main event of UFC 293, with Izzy failing to find his range during the bout and struggling against Strickland's power.