The UFC is in the “final stages of negotiating” its debut in South Africa.
Dricus Du Plessis has long dreamed about bringing the UFC to his home country. Now as the reigning UFC middleweight world champion, ‘Stillknocks’ has the pull to make it happen. Recently, reports suggested that DHL Stadium in Cape Town is in talks to construct a temporary roof at an estimated cost of $1.7 million in preparation for a UFC event next year.
Soccer fans may recall the 55,000-seat arena as one of the flagship venues during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.