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Jason Momoa Praised for “Class Act” on Dricus Du Plessis During Rugby World Cup Final; Fans React- “What a Man”

Published 11/02/2023, 5:11 AM EDT

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It’s quite common for athletes to harbor a deep passion for a variety of sports. Over and over, we’ve witnessed UFC fighters wholeheartedly embracing different sporting disciplines. Notably, the recent showdown between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury attracted a multitude of athletes from various backgrounds. Similarly, the Rugby World Cup finals have lured a myriad of celebrities to witness this grand event.

During the highly anticipated finals, we witnessed the presence of prominent figures. The esteemed personalities included personnel from Hollywood, the world of tennis, and even our beloved UFC. Amidst the bustling excitement, an endearing gesture performed by the renowned Hollywood actor Jason Momoa captured the attention of all those present.

Jason Momoa’s class act for Dricus Du Plessis praised by fans

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On the 28th of October, the global sports arena bore witness to a heartwarming narrative unfolding in the Rugby World Cup finals, where South Africa clashed with New Zealand. Present at this monumental event were distinguished individuals, including the esteemed UFC middleweight combatant, Dricus Du Plessis and the beloved Hollywood luminary, Jason Momoa.

After South Africa thrashed New Zealand to win the finals, Jason Momoa stood up from his seat and went to Du Plessis, who was just a bit ahead of him, and hugged the UFC superstar. The moment was captured on camera and was uploaded on the internet.

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As soon as the video was on the internet fans rallied behind the post to add their adoration. Some of the comments of the fans are as follows:-

 

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He has more class than the Barret brothers that refused to shake hands with the SA President.

Some fans highlighted the good nature of the Hollywood star.

Dricus a UFC #1 Contender middleweight and Jason Mamoa a world famous hollywood actor. Absolute class

Jason is just a great oak and a class act!

I have to admit, Jason’s a class act 

Still…. what a man

One fan took the time to praise his country after witnessing the noble gesture.

It doesn’t matter how negative people are,They can never break the spirit of our Bokke or our Country South Africa

One user highlighted an interesting piece of trivia.

They bought him beer, during the game.

It can be understood from the varied reactions of the fans that they were awestruck by Momoa’s gesture. They add that was a class act from the Aquaman star. Fans further emphasize that Du Plessis also gave him a pint of beer before that. Another incident happened at the event which caught everyone’s attention as well.

Novak Djokovic reacts to Du Plessis’s celebration

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During the event when South Africa was having a winning moment. Dricus Du Plessis hopped on the flurry, accompanied by his comrade, proudly adorned in matching South African jerseys to witness the contest and demonstrate their unwavering support for their national team. As the match commenced, ‘Stillknocks’ exulted in jubilation when South Africa clinched a narrow 12-11 triumph over New Zealand.

Du Plessis’s propitious moment caught the attention of the people who were there as well. Moreover, this act also came to the attention of tennis legend, Novak Djokovic, who was also there to witness the match. Djokovic was also left speechless while observing the spirited interaction.

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Suryakant Das is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. Combining his wealth of experience as a news writer and content lead with his passion for all things MMA, Suryakant brings a unique blend of reliable reporting and stylistic storytelling to his readers. His favorite fighter is Charles Oliveira, and he draws inspiration from the Brazilian MMA star’s underdog to world champion story for his own aspirations in life.
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