Adesanya has announced a bout with Du Plessis at UFC 305

Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, has announced his bout with the organization's current middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis. Israel wrote a post announcing that he will fight Du Plessis on Aug. 17 at UFC 305.

"Never stole the shine, never lost his. UFC 305. Du Plessis vs. Adesanya. Aug. 17," Adesanya wrote on social media.

Earlier, Israel already reported that their fight with Du Plessis is a done deal, and wondered why the promotion has not yet announced the fight.

Recall that in his last fight, Israel Adesanya lost to Sean Strickland by unanimous decision of the judges.