Your Ultimate Guide To Mma After Dricus Du Plessis' Ufc Triumph Against Sean Strickland
Since Dricus du Plessis made history by claiming the UFC middleweight title in 2024, mixed martial arts MMA has experienced a surge in popularity in South Africa.
According to reports since being signed by the UFC in 2021 Du Plessis' fights have attracted huge interest in the country, with his fight against Israel Adesanya last year attracting a whopping 307,619 viewers.
However, while some fans have quickly grasped the rules and technical moves used by fighters inside the octagon, newcomers often find it challenging to understand the sport.
With the sport making significant headway in the country, IOL Sport breaks down the sport and provides you with everything you need to know.
So, what is MMA?According to the UFC 'MMA is a full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques and skills from a mixture of other combat sports to be used in competition. The rules allow the usage of both striking and grappling techniques while standing and on the ground'.