Dricus du Plessis: Record, Next Fight, Net Worth, Age, and More
Dricus du Plessis is a professional mixed martial artist from South Africa. He competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, also known as the UFC. He currently holds the title of UFC Middleweight Champion, making him the first South African to achieve this honor.
- Birthdate: January 14, 1994 (Age 30)
- Birthplace: Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa
- Nickname: Stillknocks
- Weight: 185 lb (84 kg; 13 stone 3 lb)
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Competing Divisions:
- Welterweight: 2013–2018
- Welterweight: 2013–2018
- Middleweight: 2013–2015, 2019–present
Dricus du Plessis MMA Record and Results:
Dricus du Plessis is a really strong fighter with a total of 23 fights in his career. Out of these, he has won 21 times! He’s super good at knocking out his opponents, doing that 9 times. He’s also very skilled at making his opponents give up, or “submit,” which he’s done 10 times. Two of his wins came because he fought so well all the way to the end that the judges said he was better. He did lose 2 fights, though; one time, he was knocked out, and another time, he had to submit. But overall, he’s a great fighter! Dricus Du Plessis Record: 21-2-0
| Event | Opponent | Date | Result | Round | Record | Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 297 | Sean Strickland | 20 January 2024 | Win | 5 | 21–2 | Decision (split) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| UFC 290 | Robert Whittaker | 8 July 2023 | Win | 2 | 20–2 | TKO (punches) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 285 | Derek Brunson | 4 March 2023 | Win | 2 | 19–2 | TKO (corner stoppage) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 282 | Darren Till | 10 December 2022 | Win | 3 | 18–2 | Submission (face crank) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 276 | Brad Tavares | 2 July 2022 | Win | 3 | 17–2 | Decision (unanimous) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 264 | Trevin Giles | 10 July 2021 | Win | 2 | 16–2 | KO (punches) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | Markus Perez | 11 October 2020 | Win | 1 | 15–2 | KO (punches) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| EFC 83 | Brendan Lesar | 14 December 2019 | Win | 1 | 14–2 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| KSW 50 | Joilton Santos | 14 September 2019 | Win | 2 | 13–2 | TKO (punches) | London, England |
| KSW 45 | Roberto Soldić | 6 October 2018 | Loss | 3 | 12–2 | KO (punches) | London, England |
| KSW 43 | Roberto Soldić | 14 April 2018 | Win | 2 | 12–1 | TKO (punches) | Wrocław, Poland |
| EFC 62 | Yannick Bahati | 19 August 2017 | Win | 1 | 11–1 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 59 | Maurício da Rocha Jr. | 13 May 2017 | Win | 1 | 10–1 | TKO (punches) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 56 | Rafał Haratyk | 9 December 2016 | Win | 2 | 9–1 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 50 | Martin van Staden | 17 June 2016 | Win | 3 | 8–1 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 46 | Bruno Mukulu | 12 December 2015 | Win | 2 | 7–1 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 40 | Dino Bagattin | 6 June 2015 | Win | 2 | 6–1 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 37 | Darren Daniel | 21 February 2015 | Win | 1 | 5–1 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 33 | Garreth McLellan | 30 August 2014 | Loss | 3 | 4–1 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 27 | Donavin Hawkey | 27 February 2014 | Win | 1 | 4–0 | TKO (punches) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 24 | JC Lamprecht | 10 October 2013 | Win | 3 | 3–0 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 23 | Bruno Mukulu | 12 September 2013 | Win | 1 | 2–0 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gauteng, South Africa |
| EFC 21 | Tshikangu Makuebo | 25 July 2013 | Win | 1 | 1–0 | TKO (knee injury) | Gauteng, South Africa |
Where is Dricus du Plessis from?
Dricus du Plessis was born in Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa.
What nationality is Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis is South African.
What language does Dricus du Plessis speak?
Dricus du Plessis is fluent in Afrikaans and English.
Where does Dricus du Plessis train?
Dricus du Plessis trains at Team CIT MMA in Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
What weight class is Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis competes in the Middleweight division of the UFC.
What rank is Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis holds a 2nd degree black belt in kickboxing.
What is Dricus du Plessis’ net worth?
Dricus du Plessis’ net worth is estimated to be between $1 Million to $3 million.
How tall is Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters) tall.
How old is Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis is 30 years old.
What is Dricus du Plessis natural weight?
Dricus Du Plessis weighs 185 pounds (approximately 84 kilograms or 13 stone and 3 pounds).
Who is Dricus du Plessis’ mom?
Information about Dricus du Plessis’ mother is not publicly known.
When was Dricus du Plessis’ last fight?
Dricus du Plessis’ last fight was on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.
When is Dricus du Plessis’ next fight?
Dricus du Plessis, the current UFC middleweight champion, does not have a confirmed date for his next fight yet.
What are Dricus du Plessis’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts?
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