The countdown begins as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Dricus du Plessis (right) gears up for his highly anticipated fight against number 2 middleweight and former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (left) from Australia on July 8 at UFC 290 in Las Vegas. This momentous bout signifies the culmination of Du Plessis’ extraordinary career, and it holds great significance as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his MMA journey. Adding to the intensity, the Springboks will be facing Australia on the same day, making it a remarkable clash of nations. Dricus is a former learner of the Naudeville Primary School, Welkom. Photo: MMA News

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