South African DRICUS DU PLESSIS defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title after a fourth-round submission win over rival, ISRAEL ADESANYA in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena.

In the main event of UFC 305, DU PLESSIS appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of ADESANYA solidified his 185-pound belt.

DU PLESSIS has now won 10 fights in a row, having originally claimed the belt after beating SEAN STRICKLAND in January.