Dricus Du Plessis is a skilled mixed martial artist from South Africa who is the reigining UFC middleweight champion. He began practicing judo when he was five and continued doing so until he was ten. He began wrestling training two years later and continued it for the following two years. He started participating in K-1 kickboxing competitions when he was 15 years old, and as a result, he became the Amateur K-1 SA Champion. He set a record in 2012 when he became the first South African to hold the title of K-1 World Champion under the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO). Dricus's career is marked by the year 2013 because it was the year of his professional debut. Interestingly, he had a 4-0 record before his fight with future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran and former EFC middleweight champion Garreth McLellan at EFC Africa 33.
In his subsequent bout, Dino Bagattin forced Dricus Du Plessis to make his welterweight debut at the EFC Africa 40 in June 2015. Fortunately, he prevailed via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Then, at EFC 50, he competed for the uncontested EFC Welterweight Championship, where he defeated seasoned striker Martin Van Staden. Du Plessis now holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 2 losses (21-2-0). His last outing was for the UFC Middleweight belt, which saw him locking horns with the former champion, Sean Strickland, and winning via split decision, at UFC 297 on January 20, 2024.
Dricus du Plessis Earnings
As of August 2024, Dricus du Plessis currently receives a base pay of $300,000 for his UFC bouts. In his recent match at UFC 297 against Sean Strickland, Du Plessis took home a total income of $632,000. This sum also includes a winning bonus of $300,000 along with sponsorships worth $32,000.
Before his fight against Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Du Plessis was earning a base salary of $50,000 for his UFC bouts. In his fight at UFC 285 against former UFC fighter Derek Brunson, Du Plessis garnered a big total of $104,500. This includes a base salary of $50,000, a winning bonus of $50,000, and additional earnings of $4,500 from sponsorships.
Dricus du Plessis Net Worth
As of August 2024, Dricus 'Stillknocks' du Plessis is believed to have a net worth of $1 million. His primary income stems from his UFC salary, supplemented by earnings from sponsorships and bonuses.
Last Updated On August 13, 2024
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A. Du Plessis is currently the UFC middleweight champion.
A. 'Stillknocks' is estimated to hold a net worth of $1 million as of August 2024.
