DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Hailing from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis trains out of Team CIT MMA and competes as an orthodox middleweight. Before his tenure in the premier promotion, he secured championship status across two divisions in the Extreme Fighting Championship and claimed the KSW welterweight belt. His technical background includes wrestling, kickboxing, and judo, which fuel his aggressive, unconventional striking approach. As the first fighter from his nation to reach the top tier of the division, he successfully built his reputation through notable victories against elite competition, including a high-profile triumph over a former champion.

Entering UFC 330, du Plessis holds a professional record of twenty wins and two losses. He carries significant momentum into this contest, currently riding a five-fight win streak. His recent performances include a technical knockout of Robert Whittaker and a corner stoppage victory against Derek Brunson. Prior to those bouts, he submitted Darren Till, earned a unanimous decision over Brad Tavares, and secured a knockout finish against Trevin Giles.