Numerous Mzansi celebrities took to Instagram to extend their heartfelt congratulations to UFC fighter Dricus Du Plessis for proudly representing South Africa in Canada over the weekend. Du Plessis etched his name in history as the first South African UFC champion by securing the UFC middleweight title in a fight against America’s Sean Strickland at the Scotiabank Arena. The bout concluded with a split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) in favour of Du Plessis, marking a significant achievement for South African sports.
Sharing a post-victory photo on Instagram, Du Plessis expressed gratitude to his South African supporters, captioning the image with, “History has been made ????????. This is Africa; we fear nothing and certainly no one!! Thank you, South Africa, it’s an honour representing our beautiful nation.”
A multitude of South African celebrities flooded the comment section, showering Du Plessis with congratulations:
“So inspiring!!!! What a great story!!! Keep going bro!!! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????,” said @casspernyovest.
‘THE CHAMP IS HERE!!!!!” @bryanhabana exclaimed.
“That’s just everything my bro ????????,” reacted @coach.reinach.
“???????????????????? thank you @dricusduplessis,” reacted @rachelkolisi.
“Can’t say that fight was an eye opener. Well done champ ????????????????????????,” wrote @solphenduka.
“Well done brother! You made this happen. CHAMP of the world! ????????????????????????????????????????????????,” replied @francoisvancoke.
Main image: Eurosport
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