UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says that he’s dreaming of bringing a title fight to Africa, and would love to face off against rival Israel Adesanya, who the South African has verbally sparred with in the past. Earlier this year the MMA star beat Sean Strickland for the title by split decision, becoming the first UFC champion from South Africa. CNN’s Larry Madowo caught up with Du Plessis at his home gym in Pretoria, where he spoke about his vision for a big fight on the continent against middleweight great Adesanya.UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says that he’s dreaming of bringing a title fight to Africa, and would love to face off against rival Israel Adesanya, who the South African has verbally sparred with in the past. Earlier this year the MMA star beat Sean Strickland for the title by split decision, becoming the first UFC champion from South Africa. CNN’s Larry Madowo caught up with Du Plessis at his home gym in Pretoria, where he spoke about his vision for a big fight on the continent against middleweight great Adesanya.
