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What’s your message to ‘Stillknocks’ ahead of his fight?

Community members wished the MMA champion the best of luck with his upcoming fight.

February 5, 2025

Tayla Smit Less than a minute

Argieffoto: Modiehi Maphise, Dricus du Plessis and Damian Greeff by Hennies Boksburg.

South Africa’s Dricus ‘Stillknocks’ du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight title in rematch against Sean Strickland in Australia on February 9. The Advertiser asked a few locals if they are going to watch the fight and what their message to the MMA star is.

Salome Bossert: Ek gaan beslis kyk. Baie sterkte met die geveg teen Strickland, Dricus. Ek hou duimvas vir jou. Wys hulle eens en vir altyd wat ons weet!

Thabang Nodiba: He just needs to win and bring the belt back home where it belongs.

Jason Booyens: Ek gaan vir seker die geveg kyk. Ons Suid-Afrikaners staan agter hom en ons glo hy het dit in hom om die land trots te maak.

Robert Mavuso: Good luck! I know he’s going to make us proud and win. I’m definitely going to watch the fight.

Lucky Monareng: I’ll definitely be in front of the TV when he fights. I hope he does us proud and brings the belt home.

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February 5, 2025

Tayla Smit Less than a minute

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