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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

MMA

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Trash talk like Ali, and not Dricus du Plessis

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Trash talk like Ali, and not Dricus du Plessis

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 25, 2024

Trash talk is an art form, and many top sports people are complete amateurs when it comes to the skill, writes IOL Sport’s Michael Sherman.

Dricus du Plessis ‘fights like how a white guy dances’, says UFC boss Dana White

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 23, 2024

After Dricus du Plessis’ title defence against Israel Adesanya, a number of critics have been left intrigued by his fighting technique.

Dricus du Plessis ‘fights like how a white guy dances’, says UFC boss Dana White

Dricus du Plessis ‘fights like how a white guy dances’, says UFC boss Dana White

Israel Adesanya squashes retirement talk after loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 21, 2024

Israel Adesanya squashes retirement talk after loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305

Gayton McKenzie plans to invite openly racist Ryan Garcia to SA for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 20, 2024

Gayton McKenzie plans to invite openly racist Ryan Garcia to SA for Dricus du Plessis’ next fight

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 20, 2024

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 19, 2024

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

Sean Strickland sparks race and inequality debate about Mzansi after Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 19, 2024

Sean Strickland sparks race and inequality debate about Mzansi after Dricus Du Plessis defeats Adesanya

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 19, 2024

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

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Elevate HER: Offering an ear, a meal and toiletries to Joburg’s homeless women

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‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Lunga Biyela | Published Aug 18, 2024

‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

‘Here I am, still the champ,’ says Dricus du Plessis after beating Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Aug 18, 2024

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

SA’s Dricus du Plessis retains middleweight title after submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

By Lunga Biyela | Published Aug 17, 2024

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

‘I’m fighting for something much bigger than myself,’ says SA’s Dricus du Plessis ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Aug 17, 2024

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

Dricus sparks Adesanya’s tears and fury

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 16, 2024

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Aug 16, 2024

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

I am the biggest I have ever been, Israel Adesanya warns Dricus du Plessis

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

By John Goliath | Published Aug 16, 2024

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

Siya Kolisi’s epic message to Dricus du Plessis as Springboks, ‘Stillknocks’ plan ‘clean sweep’ in Perth

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

By John Goliath | Published Aug 15, 2024

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

WATCH: Coach gives Dricus du Plessis the shock treatment with taser ahead of Israel Adesanya fight

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

By Supplied | Published Aug 14, 2024

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Dana White promises fight card in South Africa if Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 305

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

By John Goliath | Published Aug 13, 2024

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

Springboks Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth to walk in with Dricus du Plessis before Israel Adesanya fight

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

By Michael Sherman | Published Jul 3, 2024

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

By Michael Sherman | Published Jun 18, 2024

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

Things are heating up between Prince Lolia and Ramazan Gitinov ahead of BRAVE CF 82

By Julian Kiewietz | Published May 4, 2024

Things are heating up between Prince Lolia and Ramazan Gitinov ahead of BRAVE CF 82

Things are heating up between Prince Lolia and Ramazan Gitinov ahead of BRAVE CF 82

MMA and boxing rally around Francis Ngannou after 15-month old son’s passing

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Apr 30, 2024

MMA and boxing rally around Francis Ngannou after 15-month old son’s passing

MMA and boxing rally around Francis Ngannou after 15-month old son’s passing

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

By AFP | Published Apr 30, 2024

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

IMMAF shocked by GAMMA's inclusion at African Games 2023

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Mar 21, 2024

IMMAF shocked by GAMMA's inclusion at African Games 2023

IMMAF shocked by GAMMA's inclusion at African Games 2023

Big moment for African MMA as athletes perform on Olympic platform at Africa Games

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Mar 18, 2024

Big moment for African MMA as athletes perform on Olympic platform at Africa Games

Big moment for African MMA as athletes perform on Olympic platform at Africa Games