DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Hailing from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis sharpened his craft at Team CIT MMA. The orthodox fighter gained notoriety as a multiple-division titleholder in EFC and a KSW welterweight champion before entering the global stage. During his rise within the middleweight ranks, he captured the division's crown while securing high-profile victories against Robert Whittaker, Israel Adesanya, and Sean Strickland. His path to the top was paved through a foundation built on unconventional striking and grappling techniques.

Heading into UFC Freedom 250, the Pretoria-based athlete carries a professional career record of 23-3-0. His recent performances reflect a mixed run of results against elite competition. He enters this engagement following a unanimous decision setback against Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025, which succeeded a pair of wins over Sean Strickland, a submission of Israel Adesanya, and a technical knockout victory against Robert Whittaker.