Ahead of UFC 305, Israel Adesanya became emotional during a pre-fight press conference with Dricus du Plessis, who has been taunting him about his heritage. Adesanya, deeply affected by du Plessis' remarks, vowed to fight for his family and heritage in what he called a must-win match for his career. Du Plessis, defending his comments, accused Adesanya of being a bully and mocked his emotional response. The tension between the two fighters has escalated over the past year, fueled by du Plessis claiming to be the first 'real African champion.' As the fighters prepare for their bout, Adesanya plans to visit Africa post-fight to reconnect with his roots. The upcoming match is particularly significant as it will be the first all-African title fight in UFC history.