Dricus Du Plessis

"Stillknocks"

24-3-0#2Middleweight★ 5bonuses

South AfricaLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Kamaru Usman · Unanimous Decision · Jul 18, 2026

24-3-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Kamaru UsmanUD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman·July 18, 2026

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Dricus Du Plessis holds a professional MMA record of 24-3-0. Du Plessis has won 24 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Du Plessis lands 5.21 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 1.90 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, KSW.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Jan 14, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Career history

WIN
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Middleweight· 24-3 vs 21-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Khamzat ChimaevTitle bout
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Middleweight· 23-3 vs 15-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sean Strickland×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 9, 2025· Middleweight· 23-2 vs 29-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Israel Adesanya×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya· Aug 18, 2024· Middleweight· 22-2 vs 24-4
SUB
R4 · 3:38
WIN
vs Sean Strickland×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 297: Strickland vs du Plessis· Jan 20, 2024· Middleweight· 21-2 vs 28-6
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Middleweight· 20-2 vs 24-7
TKO
R2 · 2:23
POTN
WIN
vs Derek Brunson
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane· Mar 4, 2023· Middleweight· 19-2 vs 23-9
TKO
R2 · 4:59
WIN
vs Darren Till
UFC 282: Błachowicz vs Ankalaev· Dec 10, 2022· Middleweight· 18-2 vs 18-5-1
SUB
R3 · 2:43
FOTN
WIN
vs Brad Tavares
UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Middleweight· 17-2 vs 19-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Trevin Giles
UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Middleweight· 16-2 vs 14-3
TKO
R2 · 1:41
POTN
WIN
vs Markus Perez
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Brendan Lesar×2Title bout · Title win #2
EFC Worldwide 83· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 3-1
-
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Joilton Lutterbach
KSW 50 - London· Sep 14, 2019· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 30-8
TKO
R2 · 3:04
LOSS
vs Roberto SoldicTitle bout
KSW 45 - The Return to Wembley· Oct 6, 2018· Welterweight· 12-2 vs 14-3
KO
R3 · 2:33
WIN
vs Roberto Soldic×1Title bout · Title win #1
KSW 43 - Soldic vs Du Plessis· Apr 14, 2018· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 1:37
WIN
vs Yannick Bahati
EFC Worldwide 62· Aug 19, 2017· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 8-2
-
R1 · 1:30
WIN
vs José da Rocha Junior×1Title bout · Title win #1
EFC Worldwide 59· May 13, 2017· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Rafal Haratyk
EFC Worldwide 56· Dec 9, 2016· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 7-3-2
-
R2 · 3:34
WIN
vs Martin van Staden
EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 15-9
-
R3 · 3:59
WIN
vs Bruno Mukulu
EFC Worldwide 46· Dec 12, 2015· Catchweight· 7-1 vs 2-5-1
-
R2 · 2:50
WIN
vs Dino Bagattin
EFC Worldwide 40· Jun 6, 2015· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 11-5
-
R2 · 3:33
WIN
vs Darren Daniel
EFC Africa 37· Feb 21, 2015· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 3-3
-
R1 · 4:50
LOSS
vs Garreth McLellan
EFC Africa 33· Aug 30, 2014· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 12-2
-
R3 · 2:12
WIN
vs Donavin Hawkey
EFC Africa 27· Feb 27, 2014· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 9-7
TKO
R1 · 4:50
WIN
vs JC Lamprecht
EFC Africa 24· Oct 10, 2013· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
-
R3 · 1:54
WIN
vs Bruno Mukulu
EFC Africa 23· Sep 12, 2013· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
-
R1 · 2:34
WIN
vs Tshikangu Makuebo
EFC Africa 21· Jul 25, 2013· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 1:18

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team CIT

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power92

Punch speed94

Kick speed93

Accuracy90

Takedowns93

Ground striking95

Submissions93

Chin95

Body strength90

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.21per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.24per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.90per 15 min

49% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 10-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.21per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.24per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.90per 15 min

49% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Dricus Du Plessis sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Dricus Du Plessis has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Middleweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dricus Du Plessis earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Dricus Du Plessis's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #2 Middleweight
Meta rank: #2 Middleweight
Peak: Champion Middleweight
First ranked: Jul 4, 2022
Times ranked: 188

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1954▲8
Peak: 1959Feb 8, 2025
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dricus Du Plessis fight next?

Dricus Du Plessis has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dricus Du Plessis's record?

Dricus Du Plessis's professional MMA record is 24-3-0.

Who is Dricus Du Plessis fighting next?

Dricus Du Plessis's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dricus Du Plessis fight last?

Dricus Du Plessis most recently fought Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman on Saturday, July 18, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Dricus Du Plessis fight in?

Dricus Du Plessis fights at Middleweight.

Is Dricus Du Plessis ranked in the UFC?

Dricus Du Plessis is currently ranked #2 in the UFC Middleweight division.

How many knockouts does Dricus Du Plessis have?

Dricus Du Plessis has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dricus Du Plessis won?

Dricus Du Plessis has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Dricus Du Plessis?

Dricus Du Plessis is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Dricus Du Plessis weigh?

Dricus Du Plessis weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Dricus Du Plessis's reach?

Dricus Du Plessis has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Dricus Du Plessis?

Dricus Du Plessis is 32 years old (born Jan 14, 1994).

Where is Dricus Du Plessis from?

Dricus Du Plessis is from South Africa.

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CAREER SUMMARY