UFC, Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus du Plessis will NOT defend UFC belt in South Africa
The UFC’s return to Australia in February 2025 will be top-heavy with a pair of title fights, including Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland.
Cape Town Makes Plans for Dricus Du Plessis’ Next Fight Despite Doubts From UFC Organisers
After hosting the Cape Town Sevens Series, local officials are determined to push ahead with a bid to host Dricus du Plessis' next title fight in February 2025.
Dricus Du Plessis’s major 2024 cashout
South African UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis has emerged as one of the country’s highest-paid athletes, earning approximately R40 million in 2024.
No stadium roof the possible deal-breaker as UFC snub SA for Dricus du Plessis' title defence
Cape Town Stadium and the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg were mooted as possible hosts for an UFC event, but both stadiums don't have a roof.
Dricus Du Plessis explains the real reason he is fighting Sean Strickland instead of Khamzat Chimaev
Strickland is arguably the more popular, and most definitely the more reliable, option than Chimaev, who has made a habit of pulling out of fights or having weight issues. But the belief is that the Swede is a bigger challenge, and poses a more awkward test of the champion’s skills.
Dricus Du Plessis admits Sean Strickland rematch wasn’t his first choice
UFC 312 will be headlined by a middleweight title rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland even though the reigning champion had a different challenger in mind.
From knockout to cashout: Dricus du Plessis rakes in R40 million
Being kicked in the head has its consolations. Try several million in the case of Dricus du Plessis who in 2024 pocketed around R40 million.
South Africa's Dricus du Plessis to defend UFC middleweight title in rematch against Strickland
Dricus du Plessis will again enter the octagon to stake his claim as one of the UFC's most dominant middleweight champions as he faces Sean Strickland in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312 next year.
WATCH: Dricus du Plessis smashes Sean Strickland cake
Martin Bester also surprised the UFC Champion with a cake featuring Strickland's face—though the cake didn't last long. Du Plessis smashed the cake, perhaps hinting at the outcome of their second fight. Tune in to the ' Breakfast with Martin Bester ', on weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.
UFC 312 Main Event Opening Odds - Du Plessis Vs. Strickland 2
We look at the opening betting odds for the main event of the UFC 312 pay-per-view fight card: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Title Rematch Revealed for UFC 312 Fight Card
Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland are set for a title rematch at UFC 312 on Feb. 8. Strickland lost the title to Du Plessis earlier this year via
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Google has released its 'Year in Search 2024' results for South Africa. Dricus du Plessis, Tyla and Liam Payne are some of ...