In the main event of the evening, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis faced former titleholder Israel Adesanya.
The fight ended with Du Plessis winning by submission in the fourth round.
It was Du Plessis’ first successful title defense and first submission victory in the UFC.
Du Plessis earned the 22nd victory of his career with just two losses. Adesanya suffered his fourth defeat in 28 fights.
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Source: Sport
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