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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa has his arm raised by Israel Adesanya of Nigeria after winning the Middleweight championship fight by submission during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Watch: Rivals’ touching backstage moment

Off the back of an ugly 12 month build-up UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and defeated rival Israel Adesanya shared a heartfelt post fight moment. Watch the video here.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa celebrates winning his fight against Israel Adesanya of Nigeria by submission during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Still Knocks wants ‘done over’ Reaper

Despite Sean Strickland sitting in the box seat to challenge Dricus du Plessis for the belt next, the South African feels former champ Robert Whittaker is more deserving of another title opportunity.

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