DRICUS DU PLESSIS

Hailing from South Africa, Dricus du Plessis trains out of Team CIT MMA and competes as an orthodox fighter in the middleweight class. Before his current tenure, he captured major championships across multiple weight divisions in EFC while also securing a welterweight title in KSW. Known for maintaining high pressure during his bouts, he established his reputation in the promotion by defeating notable opponents such as Derek Brunson and former titleholder Robert Whittaker.

Entering his appearance at this September 2023 event, the South African holds a career record of twenty wins and two defeats. His current streak of five consecutive victories includes a technical knockout against Robert Whittaker, a corner stoppage win over Derek Brunson, and a submission victory versus Darren Till. He also secured wins against Brad Tavares and Trevin Giles.