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Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after his victory against Sean Strickland in a UFC middleweight championship bout on January 20, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after his victory against Sean Strickland in a UFC middleweight championship bout on January 20, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Is Africa the New Outpost for Blossoming UFC Star Fighters?

Dricus Du Plessis became the first South African to win a UFC title, but he's the fourth African to do so in the last five years. So, how well are African fighters faring in mixed martial arts (MMA)?