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MMA fighter-turned-politician Conor McGregor's political career has been given props by US President Donald Trump.
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor faces a pivotal moment as his legal team challenges a civil court rape verdict, while simultaneously launching an ambitious bid for Ireland's presidency.
Having just celebrated his 31st birthday last month, Dricus Du Plessis could remain at the top of the UFC for at least another few years.
South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has done much to popularised Mixed Martial Arts, but did you know that the rules of the game outlaw biting, spitting, or striking your opponent on the back of the head?
After the fight, the pair of Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland seemed to leave their battle mindsets behind and instead shared in a bit of banter.
South Africa's UFC champion Dircus du Plessis is laughing all the way to the bank after reportedly earning a whopping $2. 14 million (R40 million) after his successful title defence against Sean Strickland in Australia on Sunday.
Should the political views of Dricus du Plessis, which seemingly align with US President Donald Trump, be considered separately from his exploits in the octagon?
The SA minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie said Dricus du Plessis still deserves the support of the Rainbow Nation, despite his affiliation with US President Donald Trump.
Dricus du Plessis' impressive victory at UFC 312 was marred by the absence of the South African flag during the interviews, raising questions about the UFC's and potential political influences.
Dricus Du Plessis successfully defends his UFC Middleweight title against Sean Strickland and sets his sights on Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland in a dominant performance at UFC 312 in Sydney.
As Dricus Du Plessis's explosive power faces Sean Strickland's technical prowess, fight fans are in for a thrilling encounter.
Explore how MMA fighters like Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis intertwine their political beliefs with their sporting careers, particularly their support for Donald Trump.
As Dricus du Plessis makes headlines with his controversial Donald Trump endorsement, we unpack the broader impact of sports heroes who disappoint their fans.
South Africa's UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has lauded Conor McGregor's influence on mixed martial arts, hailing him as one of the all-time greats in the sport. But he has also caused a stir by wearing a T-shirt that caused offence.
The man who was a supporter of Conor McGregor’s fierce rival Khabib Nurmagomedov was taunting the Irishman, but surely did not anticipate his reaction.
Dricus du Plessis may have trouble keeping all his fans after he voiced his support for US President Donald Trump and his anti-SA stance.
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis openly expresses his preference for fighting Khamzat Chimaev over Sean Strickland in his upcoming title defence at UFC 312, despite showing mutual respect for his scheduled opponent.
South African UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis has sparked controversy by wearing a pro-Trump t-shirt at a Sydney press conference, amid growing tensions between South Africa and the US over land reform. The champion's choice of attire has drawn criticism from South African fans, with many expressing disappointment over his political statement.
South African world champion Dricus du Plessis says that his UFC 312 title bout against Sean Strickland in Sydney on Sunday ‘won’t be going to the fifth (round)’.
Dricus du Plessis criticises Sean Strickland's defensive fighting style as boring and prioritises an aggressive approach in their upcoming rematch at UFC 312.
South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis steps into the octagon at UFC 312 in Sydney, determined to silence critics with a decisive finish against former champion Sean Strickland. After their controversial split decision at UFC 297, Du Plessis aims to prove his dominance in this highly anticipated rematch.
Dricus du Plessis prepares to face Sean Strickland in a highly anticipated UFC 312 title defence in Sydney.
In a long post on his Facebook profile, Conor McGregor made his political stance clear - if he hadn’t already as he attended Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President in Washington on Monday.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has released the official trailer for the title rematch between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland, scheduled to take place in Australia next month at UFC 312.