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In his first title defense, Dricus du Plessis faced wild-card Brazilian Jose Da Rocha at EFC 59. Du Plessis engaged in his usual blistering style to take the BJJ black belt to the ground, nailing him to the canvas with brutal ground and pound to seal his spot as the undisputed EFC Welterweight Champion. MMA fans were treated to 12 ...

The best of the best MMA fighters, from around the world, will enter the hexagon in Johannesburg at EFC 59 this Saturday, 13 May. The action filled fight card is headlined by the Welterweight Title bout between SA’s Dricus du Plessis and Brazil’s Jose Da Rocha. The card sees four more top local fighters take on the world best, and ...

Dricus du Plessis was set to face Ireland’s Henry Fadipe in the Welterweight Title fight at EFC 59 on Saturday 13th May. Unable to travel, Fadipe had to step out of the fight last minute. Brazil’s Jose da Rocha has stepped in to take the fight. We caught up with the champ to talk about his preparation, the world of MMA ...