UFC 297 | Glory beckons for Dricus du Plessis

JOHANNESBURG - History could be made in the sport of mixed martial arts on Sunday morning.

Dricus du Plessis will be the centre of attention when he steps into the octagon for the main event of UFC 297.

The South African is gunning for the middleweight world championship.

The man standing between him and the title is 32-year-old American and reigning champion, Sean Strickland.

He boasts a record of 28 wins from 33 fights, while Du Plessis has fought 22 times, winning 20 and losing two.