After UFC 305, Dricus du Plessis revealed the significance behind gifting a jacket to Israel Adesanya. Despite a hard-fought battle where du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight championship by submitting Adesanya, he took the opportunity to extend a gesture of goodwill.
During the post-fight press conference, du Plessis explained that the gift was meant to honor Adesanya’s achievements and to clear up any misconceptions. He emphasized that his comments about African fighters were never intended as personal attacks, particularly regarding Adesanya’s family. Du Plessis clarified that his remarks were focused on the fact that he was the first African fighter residing in the UFC to win a title.
The jacket, according to du Plessis, was a token of respect and appreciation for Adesanya, acknowledging their shared journey as fighters and the significant moment they created in the octagon. Du Plessis expressed that the gift was a way to commemorate their encounter and show respect despite their differences.
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