Du Plessis's decade-long MMA tear as he aims to 'TKO Strickland' in UFC title fight

19 Jan

Charlen Raymond

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Dricus du Plessis, South Africa's MMA star in the UFC. (Louis Grasse / Getty Images)

Louis Grasse

South African mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Dricus 'Stillknocks' du Plessis has been on a tear in his decade-long career.

The fighter has been a standout personality in the local scene before stepping into the most revered and respected cage, the UFC's (Ultimate Fighting Championship) octagon, on 10 October 2020 against Markus Perez.

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