Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round at UFC 305, silencing critics who doubted his credentials after a controversial win over Sean Strickland in January. Du Plessis' performance has attracted the attention of light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, who expressed interest in a fight, potentially at 205 pounds. Despite the risks, du Plessis is eager to take on these challenges to avoid any excuses about weight cuts. Additionally, du Plessis has a rematch with Strickland on his radar, showcasing his ambition to become a two-division champion.