Newly crowned UFC Middleweight Champ, Dricus du Plessis. Photo: UFC/ X
“Dricus delivered unlike our government” – fans, politicians react to historic UFC win
Like the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup, Dricus has united South Africans as many rallied behind him to win the tightly contested fight.
Newly crowned UFC Middleweight Champ, Dricus du Plessis. Photo: UFC/ X
South Africans have hailed the newly crowned UFC champion, Dricus du Plessis who delivered a victory against fan-favourite Sean Strickland at the UFC 297 pay-per-view on Saturday.
UFC CHAMP DRICUS DU PLESSIS UNITE SOUTH AFRICANS
Like the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup last year, Dricus has united South Africans as many rallied behind him to win the tightly contested fight.
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GOVERNMENT SHADED AFTER THE BIG FIGHT
To celebrate the fight, some fans and politicians have thrown shade at the government for failing to deliver like our sportsmen.
Cllr Theo Doyle said, “South Africa, let’s do this to the ANC at the ballot box come election day, knock them out”.
Gift Yungking Quotes said, “DDP’s promises are worth more than all our government officials combined, he promised to Deliver and he delivered congratulations champ”.
John Steenhuisen said, “On behalf of the DA, I would like to congratulate Dricus ‘Stillknocks’ du Plessis on his historic victory. South Africa is proud of the grit and determination that you showed for five full rounds today.
Nou weet hulle wat ons weet!”
Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa also congratulated the champ.
“South Africans, we have a UFC Champion. Congratulations Dricus Du Plessis UFC on winning the UFC Middleweight Championship. You have flown the South African flag high and have made us extremely proud! Enjoy the moment,” he said.
HOW MUCH IS DRICUS DU PLESSIS EARNING FROM THE FIGHT?
But just how much is he set to make?
According to reports, du Plessis is set to make seven figures for UFC 297.
Dricus will likely get $200,000 (R3,775,859.00) as show money, sponsorship money, and a share of the PPV (Pay Per View) sales, which may range around $500,000 (R9,439,647.50).
