Dricus Du Plessis became the first UFC champion from South Africa after dethroning Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada. 

All three judges scored the bout 48-47 with two in favor of Du Plessis. 

With the win, he extended his win-streak to nine fights and improved his MMA record to 21-3. 

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Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to take the UFC middleweight title

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to take the UFC middleweight title

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