Undisputed middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has claimed that a future fight with Dricus du Plessis could be heralded as one for the more important combat sports contests in history, however, claims that he will still weigh-up a potential clash after his UFC 293 return next month.
Adesanya, a two-time and incumbent undisputed middleweight champion, is slated to kick-off his second reign atop the 185lbs pile next month in Sydney, Australia – taking on surging middleweight contender, Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 293.
Long-slated to serve in a headlining slot on the card, City Kickboxing staple, Adesanya was initially expected to fight the aforenoted number one ranked, du Plessis at the event, however, a lingering foot injury prevented the South African’s timely turnaround for a heated grudge match.