History-maker! Dricus du Plessis makes SA proud with famous UFC title win

The mixed martial arts (MMA) world stopped when South Africa's Dricus 'Stillknocks' du Plessis beat Sean Strickland to become the first-ever South African to hold a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) belt.

Du Plessis entered the five-round bout - a first in his decade-long professional career - and left the octagon as champion. The fight lasted the full five rounds, with the judges ultimately responsible for the decision.

Stillknocks won the bout by split decision, with the crowd erupting as Du Plessis made UFC history.