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Dricus Du Plessis has quickly emerged as a prominent contender in the middleweight division of the UFC by winning just four fights. His rapid ascent has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, solidifying his status as one of the rising stars of the sport.
In a relatively short amount of time, Du Plessis has showcased his impressive skills and talent, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the UFC. The talented 28-year-old fighter from South Africa has consistently impressed fans and analysts with his performances. He began his UFC career in October 2020 with a stunning first-round knockout of Markus Perez.
After delivering a stunning knockout blow to Trevon Giles during UFC 264, Du Plessis spoke with Joe Rogan and shared a humorous anecdote about the frequent mispronunciation of his name.
'Stillknocks' revealed that even UFC president Dana White has struggled to pronounce his name correctly. He stated:
"Just one thing, Joe Rogan, my name is Dricus Du Plessis. Where I'm from, that's not a very hard name but I see people struggling (to pronounce my name). Mr. Bossman Dana (White) struggles to say Dricus Du Plessis, a lot of people struggle. Dricus Du Plessis, remember the name. It will be a household name in the top ten very, very soon."
Despite his relatively young age, Du Plessis already boasts an impressive professional record of eighteen wins and just two losses, indicating his outstanding fighting ability and potential for further success.
Take a look at how the No.10 ranked middleweight contender's name is pronounced correctly:
Who will Dricus Du Plessis face next?
The keenly awaited UFC 285 card, set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 4th, will feature a thrilling matchup between middleweight fighters Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis.
Du Plessis, the talented South African fighter, is yet to taste defeat in his UFC career, boasting a flawless record of four wins and no losses. In his most recent outing against Darren Till, du Plessis delivered a spectacular performance, earning the coveted Fight of the Night honors.
The fight was a back-and-forth battle, with both fighters showcasing their impressive skills and determination. However, in the third round, du Plessis was able to secure a brutal neck crank submission, forcing Till to tap out and securing another impressive victory.
