Reported 11 months ago
Dricus Du Plessis, the Middleweight champion, justified his decision to reject fighting at UFC 300 due to a foot injury, despite a significant offer from UFC to face Israel Adesanya. Du Plessis cited the example of Alexander Volkanovski, who lost his featherweight title after stepping in on short notice for a fight. Du Plessis emphasized the importance of being smart about one's career in the MMA world.
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