KZN shoots quick-fire questions at Dricus du Plessis

Mzansi’s very own Dricus du Plessis has made history in the UFC middleweight division. The finale had South African fans eagerly watching the main event unfold in the early hours of the morning. 

As the jabs and kicks came to a halt, the crowd erupted into celebration for the middleweight champion. Dricus shouts: “Coach, coach! I want my flag. I want my flag! This is history! Suid-Afrika, nou weet hulle wat ons weet! (South Africa, now they know what we know!)”

It's been a month since Dricus du Plessis' bloody win and we are catching up with him in studio on East Coast Breakfast.

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Here are the quick-fire questions for our champion, as shared by fellow East Coasters:

• Dricus Du Plessis in a cage with a full grown male lion. Who wins? 
  
• What's your favourite Afrikaans word, that's not a swear word? 
  
• Aisle seat or window seat on a flight? 
  
• Biltong or Droëwors?
  
• Who is the most famous person you chat with on WhatsApp? 
  
• Holiday in the bush, or at the beach? 
  
• At home, do you wear slippers, flip flops, or go barefoot? 
  
• Steak: Rare, Medium Rare, well done? 
  
• What does your mom call you? 

Here's what you missed from the famous finale: 

From a high work ethic to cardiovascular endurance, 'Stillknocks' put on a stellar performance despite his left eye swelling up. His American opponent, Sean Strickland, gave him a run for his money, but, ultimately, Dricus came out on top. 

“He was hungry. He would’ve stopped at nothing to make his country proud,” shares one social media user. 

A highlight of what went down: 

Here are four shocking things you need to know about this main event:

1. People in South Africa woke up in the early hours of the morning to watch this match
2. Drake bet $700K that Strickland would win... oops
3. Rumours are making the rounds from Dana White that UFC will come to South Africa
4. It was another neck-and-neck final just like with the Boks!  

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This is a first for South Africa and we couldn’t be prouder of our own professional MMA champion. The event took place at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

Check out the hilarious and congratulatory social media reactions: 

We can’t wait to see what's in store for this loud and proud title holder. 

Stay tuned for more updates on this athlete. We will bring you the latest at East Coast Radio. 

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