Dricus du Plessis is a renowned South African professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He reigns as the promotion’s undisputed middleweight champion as of August 14, 2024. Du Plessis’ fascination with combat sports dates back to his childhood. Born in Welkom, South Africa, he started training at an early age in multiple combat sports disciplines and ultimately transitioned to mixed martial arts.
On July 25, 2013, Dricus du Plessis entered a professional mixed martial arts cage for the first time opposite Tshikangu Makuebo at EFC Africa 21 in a middleweight bout. Du Plessis made quick work of Makuebo in the fight and won by a first-round TKO after his opponent suffered a knee injury in the bout helping him to kick off his professional mixed martial arts career on a winning note.
After fighting in multiple fight promotions, Dricus du Plessis eventually stormed his way into the coveted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen on October 11, 2020, against Markus Perez. Du Plessis won the fight by a first-round TKO and proceeded further in the promotion. He was crowned the undisputed UFC middleweight champion on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297 when he defeated Sean Strickland by a unanimous decision to win the title.
Dricus du Plessis Personal Information
| Name | Dricus du Plessis |
| Age | 30 |
| DOB | January 14, 1994 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Mother Name | Gerda du Plessis |
| Father name | Japie du Plessis |
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Height | 1.83m |
| Weight | 185 lb. |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Vasti Spiller |
Dricus du Plessis’ Early Life
Dricus du Plessis was born on January 14, 2024, in Welkom, Orange, Free State, South Africa.
Dricus du Plessis’ Personal Life
Dricus du Plessis was born to his parents Gerda du Plessis and Japie du Plessis. He has two brothers named Neil du Plessis and WC du Plessis. Dricus du Plessis has been firmly supported by his family in helping him realize his dream in the UFC.
Dricus du Plessis’ Girlfriend
Dricus du Plessis has remained low profile and relatively reserved about his private life. However, during the build-up of his fight with Sean Strickland at UFC 297, he was seen with a woman who was later revealed to be Vasti Spiller du Plessis’ girlfriend. The couple has been sharing pictures together on their social media accounts after du Plessis’ successful triumph over Strickland at UFC 297.
Dricus du Plessis’ Social Media
Dricus du Plessis is quite active on multiple social media platforms through which he remains in touch with his fans. His social media accounts can be found mentioned here:
Dricus du Plessis’ MMA Record
Dricus du Plessis holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 21 wins and two losses as of August 14, 2024. He has nine knockouts, ten submissions, and two decision victories to his record. On the other hand, his losses as of August 14, 2024, have resulted in a knockout and submission.
Dricus du Plessis’ MMA Losses
Dricus du Plessis has suffered two professional losses in his professional mixed martial arts career as of August 14, 2024.
Garreth McLellan vs. Dricus du Plessis
Dricus du Plessis locked horns with Garreth McLellan on August 30, 2014, at EFC 33 for the EFC middleweight title. McLellan defended his title successfully and defeated Du Plessis by a third-round submission. The defeat was Du Plessis’ first professional loss in mixed martial arts.
Dricus du Plessis vs. Roberto Soldic
Dricus du Plessis and Roberto Soldic faced each other at KSW 45 on October 6, 2018, with du Plessis entering the fight to defend his KSW welterweight title. He lost the bout via third-round knockout and it remains his second professional loss in mixed martial arts as of August 14, 2024.
Dricus du Plessis Championships Won
Dricus du Plessis won the vacant EFC Welterweight Championship on June 17, 2016, by defeating Martin Van Staden. He won the EFC Middleweight Championship on August 19, 2017, by beating Yannick Bahati by first-round submission. Du Plessis won the KSW Welterweight Title at KSW 43 by beating Roberto Soldic via second-round TKO on April 14, 2018. Dricus du Plessis won the prized UFC Middleweight Title at UFC 297 on January 20, 2024, by defeating Sean Strickland by a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Dricus du Plessis
A. He was born on January 14, 1994.
A. Yes, he is the Middleweight Champion in the UFC as of August 14, 2024.
A. Yes, as of August 14, 2024, he is still undefeated in the UFC.
A. As of August 14, 2024, he is 30 years old.
A. He is from South Africa.
