Eben Etzebeth was ready to climb into the cage himself as he got fired up watching Dricus du Plessis defend his UFC middleweight crown in Perth.
Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth has confirmed he will leave Top 14 club Toulon to return to SA at the end of the season. Photo: Adrian DENNIS / AFP
Du Plessis was defending the crown he won from Sean Strickland in January, while Adesanya aimed to become a three-time champion. “I’m disappointed in myself, but at the same time I’m proud. He was just the better man on the night, and I give him respect for that.”
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