Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by split decision to win the UFC middleweight title in Toronto, Canada. Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock
Dricus du Plessis’ return date, time to South Africa CONFIRMED
South Africa’s newly crowned UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, will return to the country later this week.
Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by split decision to win the UFC middleweight title in Toronto, Canada. Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock
South Africa’s newly crowned UFC middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis, will return to the country later this week.
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According to the South African MMA Facebook page, Du Plessis, who beat American title holder Sean Strickland on a split decision at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada last weekend, will land at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Thursday, 25 January at 07:25.
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A number of fans are expected in the international arrivals hall so get there early if you wish to catch a glimpse of South Africa’s first ever UFC champion.
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