'The greatest country ever': SA sport's newest darling Dricus spreads the love

03 Feb

Lynn Butler

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UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus Du Plessis Belt Tour in Cape Town. (Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

There's no denying that Dricus du Plessis loves his country.

From supporting the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to coining the new South African phrase "Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie", the charming 30-year-old continues to infectiously win over Mzansi following his famous UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) title triumph last month.

Du Plessis surprised the mixed martial arts (MMA) world in Toronto when he defeated American Sean Strickland in a five-round bout, clinching the middleweight belt by a split decision and rocking the fighting community in the process.

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