FAQ: UFC
This is a controversial tip.
Adesanya skipped a year and has bulked up since.
Explanation: We haven’t seen a good fight from him in years, not even when he knocked out Pereira. Not reliable, maybe the cleanest kickboxer, but lacking volume. Du Plessis has higher output. Adesanya may be technically better, but Du Plessis is dangerous, finishing most opponents. Du Plessis won the match. Looks out of shape but has good cardio. Du Plessis is bigger and finished many opponents with his strikes and kicks. Likely to win around the 2nd-4th rounds. Adesanya analyzes for the first 3 minutes, then counters. Du Plessis may fall into Adesanya’s strikes. Adesanya, 35, showed acceptance against Blachowicz. Du Plessis, 30, is at his peak. Du Plessis won in the 4th round.
Outcome: Du Plessis won in the fourth round => the tip is WON!