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Dricus Du Plessis Makes History As UFC’s First South African Champion
The UFC made history with its first champion from South Africa as Dricus Du Plessis dethroned Sean Strickland in a thrilling back-and-forth battle at UFC 297 in Toronto. The main event at Scotiabank Arena resulted in a split decision, with Du Plessis ultimately claiming victory. The fight could have gone either way, but it was Du Plessis who emerged triumphant, calling for the South African flag in a post-fight interview. The co-main event saw Raquel Pennington secure the vacant UFC women’s bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva. Pennington battled through numerous submission attempts to claim the belt and expressed her journey back to the top in her post-fight comments. The historic night at UFC 297 marks a significant milestone for South African MMA and further solidifies the global reach and impact of the sport.
Summery :
– Dricus Du Plessis became the first South African UFC champion by defeating Sean Strickland in a split decision at UFC 297
– The fight was entertaining, bloody, and back-and-forth, with Du Plessis calling for the South African flag after the win
– In the co-main event, Raquel Pennington defeated Mayra Bueno Silva to win the vacant UFC women’s bantamweight title, battling through multiple submission attempts
– Amanda Nunes, the longtime champion, retired last June, leaving the belt without an owner.
