Dricus du Plessis Crowned South Africa's First UFC Champion

Potential future fights include Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, while Sean Strickland attributes his loss to an accidental headbutt.

• Dricus du Plessis becomes South Africa's first-ever UFC champion after winning a split decision against Sean Strickland at UFC 297.
• Upon his return to South Africa, du Plessis is greeted by a massive crowd of fans, celebrating his victory.
• Du Plessis' next fight could potentially be against his career rival, Israel Adesanya, or light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira, as suggested by former double champ Henry Cejudo.
• Undefeated fighter Khamzat Chimaev also expresses interest in a title fight against du Plessis at the upcoming UFC 300 event.
• Sean Strickland attributes his loss to an accidental headbutt during the fight, which he claims compromised his vision.

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