WATCH: Dricus du Plessis smashes Sean Strickland cake
Breakfast with Martin Bester is ending 2024 with a bang. On Thursday, December 12, UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis joined us live on air.
Du Plessis made history in 2024 when he became the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion and the first-ever South African to win a UFC championship.
The Pretoria local earned the UFC Middleweight title after a split-decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297.
The highly anticipated fight took place at the Scotiabank Arena in Ontario, Canada.
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"Nou weet hulle wat ons weet," said Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis after making history with his 48-47 victory, with two judges ruling in the South African's favour.
Now, almost a year later, Du Plessis and Strickland are set to face off again at UFC 312.
The much-anticipated rematch is scheduled for February 8 (February 9 in South Africa) in Australia.
To close out 2024, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Du Plessis ahead of the rematch to learn how he is preparing for another heart-pounding fight.
Martin Bester also surprised the UFC Champion with a cake featuring Strickland's face—though the cake didn't last long.
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Du Plessis smashed the cake, perhaps hinting at the outcome of their second fight.
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