DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Hailing from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis represents Team CIT MMA as an orthodox fighter in the middleweight division. Before making history as his nation's first UFC athlete, he secured championship titles across the EFC and KSW organizations. His approach to competition blends relentless forward movement with a high-output striking attack, often supplemented by unique grappling maneuvers. Since his promotional arrival in 2020, he has consistently climbed the ladder of his weight class.

The South African fighter enters this matchup holding a professional mark of 20-2-0. His recent performances demonstrate significant momentum, starting with a knockout of Trevin Giles. He subsequently earned a decision victory over Brad Tavares before forcing a tap from Darren Till. This streak continued with back-to-back technical knockout triumphs against Derek Brunson and Robert Whittaker.