The sole UFC Champion from South Africa, Dricus Du Plessis, extends his congratulations to Tyla Laura Seethal for her victory at the Grammys.
UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis shows his support for Tyla Laura Seethal’s Grammy win (via Instagram).
South Africa’s musical sensation has emerged triumphant at the prestigious Grammy Awards. Tyla Laura Seethal, aged just 22, clinched the award for her single ‘Water’ in the groundbreaking category of ‘Best African Music Performance’. This remarkable achievement has caught the attention of the recently crowned UFC champion.
In a recent Instagram post, Dricus Du Plessis shared an image of Tyla Laura Seethal’s Grammy win and commended her on this accomplishment. In the captions, Du Plessis expressed his pride in South Africans making their mark on the global stage. Here is what he wrote:
Tyla Laura Seethal defied the odds, competing for the Grammys alongside legendary figures such as [names removed]. Nevertheless, she emerged victorious and claimed the award. Similarly, UFC fighter Dricus Du Plessis battled against adversity to secure a shot at the title. Many wrote him off, especially in his fight against [name removed], but the South African defied expectations by delivering a stunning knockout.
Du Plessis, following his impressive victory over Robert Whittaker, went on to compete for the championship. Consequently, he faced [name removed] at UFC 297 earlier this year. After enduring five grueling rounds, he emerged triumphant via split decision. This win made him the first South African UFC champion. Therefore, he was overjoyed when Tyla Laura Seethal, a fellow countrywoman, achieved such a prestigious honor on the global stage.
Dricus Du Plessis takes immense pride in being a South African who has made history as the first UFC champion from the country. However, he has even greater aspirations, as he now aims to bring the UFC to South African soil. The UFC has teased an event in Africa for years, but for various reasons, it has yet to materialize.
During a recent interview with ‘KFM 94.5’, Dricus Du Plessis expressed his desire to bring the UFC to South Africa. He is so determined that he is willing to wait several months to make it happen. His goal is to establish a legacy by headlining a UFC card on African soil. Here is what he said:
Dricus du Plessis outlines his plan to patiently await a UFC South Africa card 🤯 #UFC #MMA [link to article]
In his post-fight remarks, Dricus Du Plessis previously called out Israel Adesanya. The fight was supposed to take place when Adesanya held the belt, but Sean Strickland disrupted those plans. Now, with both fighters having African roots, the prospect of a UFC card in Africa seems more promising than ever. Furthermore, UFC CEO [name removed] has expressed serious intentions regarding UFC Africa, with Dricus Du Plessis as the reigning champion.