Dricus du Plessis

Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis is the South African middleweight who became the first fighter from his country to win a UFC title, beating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in 2024. He defended the belt against Israel Adesanya and Strickland before losing it. CagePotato covers his fights as they happen.

Dricus du Plessis fact file
Full nameDricus du Plessis
NicknameStillknocks
Date of birth
Place of birthWelkom, South Africa
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • EFC
Accolades
  • UFC Middleweight Champion (two title defences)
  • First South African UFC champion
  • 2012 K-1 rules junior world champion

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