Israel Adesanya will go back to motion in a middleweight name battle in opposition to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 on 17 August in Perth, Australia.

The Pristine Zealander fights for the primary life since dropping the UFC name to Sean Strickland ultimate September.

Du Plessis, 30, received the name in January from Strickland and defends the belt for the primary life.

The South African middleweight has a long-running contention with Nigeria-born Adesanya. The 2 have exchanged unsavoury phrases prior to now.

Du Plessis has 21 wins and simply two losses on his document, generation Adesanya is 24-3.

Adesanya, 34, reigned as middleweight champion for 3 years from 2019 earlier than dropping to Alex Pereira, however regained the belt 5 months after.

If he beats Du Plessis, he’s going to change into the primary three-time middleweight champion in UFC historical past.