Dricus du Plessis is a South African mixed martial artist and former UFC Middleweight Champion. A black belt in kickboxing, he has competed globally since 2013, amassing a record of 23 wins and 3 losses. Notable achievements include becoming the first South African UFC champion in January 2024. He recently got engaged.
Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis to headline ‘UFC 297’ in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fighting out of Anaheim, California, United States, "Tarzan" Sean Strickland, 32, has been the middleweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since September 10, 2023. He is set to defend the title for the first time. On January 20, 2024, "Stillknocks" Dricus du Plessis, 29, of Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa will challenge Strickland in the … Continue reading Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis to headline ‘UFC 297’ in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis to Israel Adesanya: We fear nothing
Israel Adesanya, 33, of Auckland, New Zealand and Dricus du Plessis, 29, of Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa are two of the best African mixed martial artists currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Adesanya has been living in New Zealand since 1999. Adesanya reigned as the UFC Middleweight Champion from October … Continue reading South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis to Israel Adesanya: We fear nothing
Pretoria, South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis beats Tshikangu Makuebo via TKO at ‘EFC 21’ in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Dricus du Plessis, 19, of Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa is now a professional mixed martial artist. He is an alumnus of Hoërskool Hartbeespoort High School in Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa. Born in Hatfield, du Plessis started training judo in 1999 and kickboxing in 2008. In 2012, he became the first ever World Association of Kickboxing … Continue reading Pretoria, South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis beats Tshikangu Makuebo via TKO at ‘EFC 21’ in Johannesburg, Gauteng
