Born
Jan 14, 1994 · age 32
Height
183 cm
Reach
76"
Stance
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Weight
185 lb
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 10 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
76"
Stance
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Striking
Strikes landed / min 4.81
Strikes absorbed / min 4.03
Striking accuracy 49%
Striking defence 53%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.38
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.06
Submissions / 15 min 0.66
Takedown accuracy 51%
Takedown defence 35%
Control time / fight 1:45
Dricus du Plessis is the first fighter from South Africa to claim a UFC title, capturing the middleweight championship. He has finished opponents by knockout and by submission.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Dricus du Plessis?
- This archive records Dricus du Plessis at 9-1-0. Wins split: 4 by knockout, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 67% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Dricus du Plessis?
- Dricus du Plessis is listed in the Middleweight division. They stand 183 cm.
Championship reigns (1)
Title history inferred from recorded bouts. Missing results and vacancies may leave gaps.
- Middleweight Champion 2024–2025Won at UFC 297 STRICKLAND VS DU PLESSIS · 2 recorded defences · Lost at UFC 319 DU PLESSIS VS CHIMAEV
Title fights (3-1)
This archive includes 4 championship bouts, with 3 recorded wins for Dricus du Plessis.
2025 2 fights
- Loss UFC Middleweight ChampionshipAugust 16, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipFebruary 9, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2024 2 fights
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipAugust 18, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Submission · face crank · R4 · 3:38
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipJanuary 20, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · split · R5 · 5:00
Fight history
2026 1 fight
- Win July 18, 2026 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2025 2 fights
- Loss UFC Middleweight ChampionshipAugust 16, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipFebruary 9, 2025 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2024 2 fights
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipAugust 18, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Submission · face crank · R4 · 3:38
- Win UFC Middleweight ChampionshipJanuary 20, 2024 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · split · R5 · 5:00
2023 2 fights
- Win July 8, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · punches · R2 · 2:23
- Win March 4, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · corner stoppage · R2 · 4:59
2022 1 fight
- Win December 10, 2022 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Submission · face crank · R3 · 2:43
2021 1 fight
- Win July 10, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · punches · R2 · 1:41
2020 1 fight
- Win October 11, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · punches · R1 · 3:22
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