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The day UFC champion Dricus du Plessis risked over R100,000 fine to shake Donald Trump’s hand

The day UFC champion Dricus du Plessis risked over R100,000 fine to shake Donald Trump’s hand

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published 7h ago

US President-elect Donald Trump referred to UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis as a big, strong, and powerful individual, according to Dana White.

2025 SA sport wishlist: From silverware for Proteas to Springboks humbling All Blacks at Eden Park

By John Goliath | Published Jan 6, 2025

IOL Sport's John Goliath shares his sporting wishlist for 2025, hoping that Mzansi's sport stars can bring us more exhilarating moments and joy this year.

2025 SA sport wishlist: From silverware for Proteas to Springboks humbling All Blacks at Eden Park

2025 SA sport wishlist: From silverware for Proteas to Springboks humbling All Blacks at Eden Park

COMMENT: Dricus du Plessis may be UFC champ, but he doesn't know how to trash talk

By Michael Sherman | Published Dec 30, 2024

COMMENT: Dricus du Plessis may be UFC champ, but he doesn't know how to trash talk

Dricus du Plessis | A historic 2024 for South Africa's UFC champion

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Dec 28, 2024

Dricus du Plessis | A historic 2024 for South Africa's UFC champion

Will Conor McGregor return to the UFC? Dana White speaks out

By Kim Kay | Published Dec 10, 2024

Will Conor McGregor return to the UFC? Dana White speaks out

No stadium roof the possible deal-breaker as UFC snub SA for Dricus du Plessis' title defence

By John Goliath | Published Dec 9, 2024

No stadium roof the possible deal-breaker as UFC snub SA for Dricus du Plessis' title defence

UFC champ Dricus du Plessis set to defend middleweight crown against Sean Strickland in Australia

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Dec 9, 2024

UFC champ Dricus du Plessis set to defend middleweight crown against Sean Strickland in Australia

No DNA just RSA: Dricus Du Plessis wins International Fighter of Year at the MMA Awards

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Dec 6, 2024

No DNA just RSA: Dricus Du Plessis wins International Fighter of Year at the MMA Awards

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Tongaat matriculants triumph after tornado with outstanding results

Tongaat matriculants triumph after tornado with outstanding results

Transformative leadership in the Age of Disruption

Transformative leadership in the Age of Disruption

Surviving the Digital Age: The future of media in SA

Surviving the Digital Age: The future of media in SA

MMA star McGregor ordered to pay legal costs in rape case

By Michael Andisile Mayalo | Published Dec 5, 2024

MMA star McGregor ordered to pay legal costs in rape case

MMA star McGregor ordered to pay legal costs in rape case

Top 10 highest paid MMA fighters in 2024

By Kim Kay | Published Nov 28, 2024

Top 10 highest paid MMA fighters in 2024

Top 10 highest paid MMA fighters in 2024

Conor McGregor apologises to his wife after losing rape case, forced to pay R4.5m in damages

By Kim Kay | Published Nov 27, 2024

Conor McGregor apologises to his wife after losing rape case, forced to pay R4.5m in damages

Conor McGregor apologises to his wife after losing rape case, forced to pay R4.5m in damages

WATCH: Jon Jones defends UFC heavyweight title in front of cheering Donald Trump

By Michael Sherman | Published Nov 17, 2024

WATCH: Jon Jones defends UFC heavyweight title in front of cheering Donald Trump

WATCH: Jon Jones defends UFC heavyweight title in front of cheering Donald Trump

UFC: Stipe Miocic apologises to Jon Jones for ‘disrespecting the champion’

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Nov 14, 2024

UFC: Stipe Miocic apologises to Jon Jones for ‘disrespecting the champion’

UFC: Stipe Miocic apologises to Jon Jones for ‘disrespecting the champion’

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis wants to fight undefeated Khamzat Chimaev next

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Nov 13, 2024

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis wants to fight undefeated Khamzat Chimaev next

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis wants to fight undefeated Khamzat Chimaev next

UFC 308: Chimaev's dominance threatens Strickland's title rematch against Du Plessis

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Oct 29, 2024

UFC 308: Chimaev's dominance threatens Strickland's title rematch against Du Plessis

UFC 308: Chimaev's dominance threatens Strickland's title rematch against Du Plessis

Springboks Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe set for boxing showdown in Durban charity event

By Lunga Biyela | Published Oct 15, 2024

Springboks Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe set for boxing showdown in Durban charity event

Springboks Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe set for boxing showdown in Durban charity event

Themba Gorimbo secures fourth-straight UFC win in welterweight division

By Julian Kiewietz | Published Oct 13, 2024

Themba Gorimbo secures fourth-straight UFC win in welterweight division

Themba Gorimbo secures fourth-straight UFC win in welterweight division

Should Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 11, 2024

Should Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

Should Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

By Michael Sherman | Published Oct 9, 2024

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

Gayton McKenzie now looking at Joburg’s FNB Stadium for Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence

Dricus Du Plessis’s arch nemesis Alex Pereira delivers vicious knock out against Rountree at UFC 307

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Oct 7, 2024

Dricus Du Plessis’s arch nemesis Alex Pereira delivers vicious knock out against Rountree at UFC 307

Dricus Du Plessis’s arch nemesis Alex Pereira delivers vicious knock out against Rountree at UFC 307

‘How dare you’: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Alex Pereira after ‘clown’ comments

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Sep 18, 2024

‘How dare you’: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Alex Pereira after ‘clown’ comments

‘How dare you’: Dricus du Plessis hits back at Alex Pereira after ‘clown’ comments

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

By Michael Sherman | Published Sep 18, 2024

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

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

By Michael Sherman | Published Aug 25, 2024

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

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

By Mthobisi Nozulela | Published Aug 23, 2024

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

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