Why Its Time For UFC Africa | Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
Why Its Time For UFC Africa | Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya may not hold the UFC middleweight title anymore but he’s still favored to win in a potential showdown with new champion Dricus du Plessis.
Following a razor-close win over Sean Strickland this past Saturday night at UFC 297, du Plessis claimed the 185-pound title for the first time in his career. Immediately afterwards, the…
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There's a clip of Izzy during his fight week with Paulo Costa, he was asked about AFRICA, UFC AFRICAN, his thoughts on the surge of african fighters, efc being a huge mma promotion in Africa, he speaks about his desire to fight in Africa, especially in South Africa 🇿🇦 or Nigeria 🇳🇬 that's his dream last fight in the ufc to headline a card on home soil.
Him & Dricus would be epic, especially with the backlash and noise regarding Dricus' views on politics taking the centre stage in SA.
People would pay to watch either guy get a finish.
They should consider doing TUF Africa. With Dricus & Izzy being coaches on African soil using EFC Performance Centre as the venue for TUF.
I definitely think Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya has to be next. The story is there, and it writes itself. When it does happen, it needs to be on African soil. With 'Stillknocks' currently being champion, South Africa is the perfect place to host this fight. Like, the rest of the card can be filled with whoever but I just know that du Plessis vs. Adesanya alone could carry an entire event to a sellout.
It's a win-win too! The best of the African continent will (hopefully) be showcased and given the chance to prove themselves whilst the UFC gets to make history in an untouched part of the world.
The fighters want it. The fans want it. The UFC wants it. This is the perfect time to pull the trigger on UFC Africa.
Totally agree with @champagnedanie. Definitely do it at the WeBuyCars Arena in Johannesburg aka The Dome Arena. Can't have UFC Africa take place in a phonebox!
Failing that, if we could get the 90,000 FNB Stadium for UFC Africa, that would be absolutely insane!
Please UFC, do not take this fight for UFC 300. UFC Africa 1 is BIGGER than UFC 300!
ufc AFRICA must happen inside Africas richest city, Johannesburg at "The Dome Arena", it has a capacity of 20 000 seats. "SunBet Arena" has only 8500 seats its not enough, it should happen at The Dome Arena. Or in ''Cape Town Stadium'' if the UFC would like to do Stadiums CTS has a Capacity of 55 000. Or lastly ''Wanderers Stadium'' in Johannesburg with a Capacity of 34 000.