Dricus du Plessis won his first title defense against the former champion, after which both fighters shared mutual respect away from the pre-fight animosity and drama.
The anticipated fight between the South African middleweight title holder and the Nigerian-born former champion has been marked by a unique blend of drama and animosity.
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)?
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