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The UFC 305 press conference took an unexpected turn as Israel Adesanya, the reigning middleweight champion, broke down in tears while addressing his opponent, Dricus du Plessis. The emotional moment came after du Plessis made a comment about Adesanya’s upbringing, asking if he would be taking his servants with him when he goes back to Africa.

Adesanya, visibly shaken, shared his family’s struggles and how he had to wake up at 4 a.m. to clean banks while his mom studied to be a nurse. He spoke about the sacrifices he made for his family and the people he loves, and how he does this for them. As he spoke, Adesanya’s voice cracked, and he broke down in tears.

The room fell silent, with du Plessis looking on, seemingly taken aback by Adesanya’s emotional response. Despite the tension between the two fighters, Adesanya’s vulnerability and honesty struck a chord with the audience.

However, du Plessis took to social media to continue his verbal assault on Adesanya, posting a screenshot of Adesanya in tears with the caption “I win the screenshot game”. The move was seen as insensitive and disrespectful by many fans and pundits.

Adesanya’s emotional moment has sparked a wider conversation about mental health and vulnerability in sports. Many have praised Adesanya for his courage in sharing his struggles and showing his emotions, while others have criticized du Plessis for his response.

The incident has added fuel to the fire ahead of the highly anticipated UFC 305 fight between Adesanya and du Plessis. Fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown, which promises to be an intense and emotional battle.

As for Adesanya, he has vowed to use his emotions as fuel for the fight, saying “I’m not just fighting for myself, I’m fighting for my family, my team, and everyone who believes in me.” The stage is set for an epic showdown at UFC 305.