Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis is a mixed martial artist from Welkom, South Africa. Born on January 14, 1994, Du Plessis fights at 185 pounds in the middleweight division and is a knockout artist. He comes in at 6'1" with a reach of 76 inches and fights in an orthodox stance, which most definitely makes him a difficult opponent to deal with inside the octagon. Du Plessis started his professional career in MMA within the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), where he became the champion at middleweight and welterweight. He then moved to the Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki promotion, where in 2018, he captured the welterweight title after beating Roberto Soldic.
Du Plessis moved to the UFC in 2020, where his first appearance was in October 2020, defeating Markus Perez. From there, Du Plessis has gone on to notable victories over fighters such as Sean Strickland, Darren Till, Derek Brunson, and Robert Whittaker. As of August 2024, Du Plessis holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 2 losses, with 9 of those wins by knockout and 10 by submission. His achievements include winning the UFC Middleweight Championship in January 2024 after defeating Sean Strickland. He is set to defend his title against former two-time champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on August 18, 2024, in Perth, Australia.
Dricus Du Plessis Parents
The South African UFC fighter Dricus Du Plessis was born to Japie and Gerda Du Plessis. His parents studied at Theunissen Hoerskool in South Africa, where the two first met. His family has been supportive of Dricus, including being present at some of his UFC fights.
Who is Dricus Du Plessis’ brother?
Dricus Du Plessis has two brothers, Niel and WC Du Plessis. Niel is an attorney and a mixed martial artist who has had a few fights in the Extreme Fighting Championship, EFC. He took part in MMA by witnessing the success of his younger brother, Dricus. WC Du Plessis, their elder brother, currently serves as the CEO of Orzella Investments.
FAQs on Dricus Du Plessis' parents
A. Japie Du Plessis and Gerda Du Plessis are the parents of Dricus Du Plessis.
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A. Dricus Du Plessis is a South African national.
A. Dricus Du Plessis holds a professional record of 21 wins and 2 losses (21-2-0).
A. Dricus Du Plessis had two elder brothers, Neil Du Plessis and WC Du Plessis.
