Two Time UFC Middleweight Champion Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya reacts to the UFC 297 PPV which featured Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis in the main event.

The UFC universe is always buzzing with excitement, and the recent UFC 297 event was no exception. The spotlight was on Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, with Du Plessis emerging as the new middleweight champion.

Hailing from South Africa, Du Plessis clinched the title in a split decision after a nail-biting five-round bout. This victory etched his name in history as the first South African UFC world champion, a significant achievement for both the fighter and his homeland.

But the thrill didn't stop there. In his post-fight interview, Du Plessis threw down the gauntlet to none other than Israel Adesanya. Adesanya, a former two-time middleweight champion, had previously lost his title to Strickland.

Du Plessis boldly stated, "There was another guy who tried to take my shine. He lost his shine, now I have your shine. He didn’t get into the cage tonight, but Israel Adesanya, get your ass back in the cage so we can settle the score". This challenge has set the stage for a potential face-off between Du Plessis and Adesanya.

Adesanya, also known as 'The Last Stylebender', responded to Du Plessis' challenge on social media. He wrote, “Never stole shine. Never lost mine!!” and added, “This arc in my story was written long ago. Our paths are destined to cross again. Stay tuned for the next episode, thanks for watching. We Write History”.

This back-and-forth has ignited excitement among UFC fans, who are eagerly waiting for a showdown between Du Plessis and Adesanya. The upcoming UFC 300 event, which is currently without a headline fight, could potentially feature this much-anticipated match.

So, as fans, we can only wait and see how this story unfolds. Will Adesanya reclaim his shine, or will Du Plessis continue his reign? The future holds the answer.