Dricus Du Plessis Shakes Up UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings

The middleweight champion's decisive victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 propels him into the top echelons of MMA fighters.

Du Plessis successfully defended his middleweight title by submitting Adesanya in the fourth round.
The win elevates Du Plessis to the No. 6 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
Adesanya drops to No. 15 after his first career submission loss.
Alex Pereira remains a key contender, with potential future matchups stirring anticipation.
Other champions and top fighters like Sean O'Malley and Tom Aspinall also see shifts in their rankings.