Emmotional Adesanya vows to "kill" Dricus' dreams

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Sunday's fight is crucial for Nigeria's Israel Adesanya, as he seeks to reclaim his lost glory after his defeat to Sean Strickland. He faces Dricus du Plessis of South Africa, who took the middleweight belt from Sean Strickland at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, Adesanya returns to the Octagon for the first time in nearly 12 months. If he defeats Du Plessis on Sunday, Adesanya will become only the second three-time champion in UFC history, alongside Randy Couture. 

This grudge match has been intensifying, with Adesanya visibly infuriated by Du Plessis during their last pre-match presser. Du Plessis touched a nerve when he asked, "Are you taking the servants with you when you're going back?" This was in response to Adesanya's statement: "On Tuesday, I'm going back to Nigeria. I think Friday I'm going to South Africa, and then the next week I'm going back to New Zealand. I am a child of the earth, and when I take this belt, I'm taking it everywhere with me." 

The match takes place tomorrow, Sunday, August 18, at 4:00 AM Zimbabwean time, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

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