Aug 14, 2024, 04:18 AM ET
South Africa's Dricus du Plessis takes on Nigerian-New Zealander Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on August 17/18 [depending on where you are in the world]. 'Stillknocks', the cu… [+16798 chars]
South Africa's Dricus du Plessis takes on Nigerian-New Zealander Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on August 17. 'Stillknocks', the current middleweight champion, spoke to ESPN about his gym in Pretoria, his legacy, and why he is Africa's champ.
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