The former dual UFC champion middleweight will see his old belt defend next month.
Dricus du Plessis opposite Khamzat Chimaev for the 185-pound title has been one of the most expected fights of 2025 since the beginning of the year.
As shown in the prediction of Luke Rockhold, many expect Chimaev to have an early advantage because of the grabbing threat he offers.
'Borz' will certainly be aware of the fact that the matchup may not promote him in the later rounds, with a new coach for his training camp.
After he had achieved incredible things in the division and was confronted in the octagon in the Octagon in the past, Israel Adesanya would always have an interesting view of UFC 319's main event.
Israël Adesanya chooses Dricus du Plessis to finish Khamzat Chimaev on UFC 319
In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Israel Adesanya posted his live comments on UFC 318 on July 19.
The promotion is in the middle of a strong series of PPV head events, which means that only a month after Dustin Poirier's pension fight with Max Holloway, we will finally see Dricus du Persis against Khamzat Chimaev.
The promo of UFC 319 played during the main map on Saturday evening and after viewing part of the structure for the coming middleweight title fight, Adesanya shared his early thoughts.
After he was incredibly competitive against the current champion when they met at UFC 305 until Du Plessis made an error to get a submission in the fourth round, Adesanya knows how resilient his former opponent is.
Just like many others, 'The Last Stylebender' believes that 'Stillnocks' has a better chance of winning later in the fight and he expects the matchup to hit the deep water stage.
“Not bad, but I still think that Dricus gets it. I am thinking.
Israël Adesanya may have to wait to face the 'only' opponent he focuses
In an appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show a few weeks ago, Israel Adesanya revealed his preference for his return.
He wants to try to bounce back from his three-field losing streak by combating Sean Strickland in a rematch, although his callout apparently fell on deaf ears.
“The division is stagnating. I tried. That is the only one I want, but then he has not responded.”
Unfortunately for Adesanya, Strickland may not be able to compete in the Octagon for some time after a temporary suspension of the Nevada State Athletic Commission after his fight on Tuff-N-SUF 145.
The next hearing of the committee is on Wednesday where the suspension is expected to be extended.