T.M. Prediction: Israel Adesanya

1. Adesanya has fought the best of the best. His striking game is next level. He's used to fighting in 5-round fights. He's in an entirely different skill class than Du Plesis. 2. Adesanya is 3 inches taller and has a 4 inch reach advantage. His long arms and legs will keep Du Plesis from getting inside. If he tries, he's going to get hurt. 3. Adesanya is taking this fight personally. He hates Du Plesis for claiming to be the first true African champion and is determined to make him pay for it. 4. Du Plesis arguably didn't even defeat Strickland. He will want to take this fight to the ground but Adesanya has a very good take-down defense. On their feet, Adesanya will pick the slower Du Plesis apart.