DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Hailing from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis trains out of Team CIT MMA as a middleweight competitor. The orthodox fighter previously built a championship pedigree across multiple weight classes in organizations like the Extreme Fighting Championship and KSW. Within the UFC, he has gained recognition for his intense pressure and unique striking techniques while establishing himself as a prominent divisional contender.

Entering this date, Du Plessis maintains a professional record of 20-2-0. His recent momentum features a string of five consecutive victories inside the octagon. These performances include a knockout of Trevin Giles, a unanimous decision win against Brad Tavares, and a submission victory over Darren Till. Most recently, he earned back-to-back technical knockout wins against Derek Brunson in March and Robert Whittaker in July of 2023.