Dricus du Plessis (born 14 January 1994), also known by his initials DDP, is a South African professional mixed martial artist.He competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Middleweight Champion.He is the first South African to win a UFC championship. [7] As of 11 March 2025, he is #5 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [8]

Jan 14, 1994 · How Training with Dricus Du Plessis Prepared Mark Hulme for Oktagon 67 Mark Hulme is a bonafide submission specialist, but the South African welterweight never believed he could bang with the best ...

Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Dricus Du Plessis: Mixed Martial Artist: 6' 1" 185 lbs: Sean Strickland: Striker: 6' 1" 185 lbs

Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis (23-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa and the #1st ranked Top Middleweight MMA fighter. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.

Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is a South African fighter and the UFC middleweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos ...

Dricus Du Plessis Trevin Giles 1 0 25 10 2 0 0 0 UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Jul. 10, 2021 KO/TKO Punch 2 1:41 win. Dricus Du Plessis Markus Perez 1 0 26 14 0 0 0 0 ...

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Dricus Du Plessis stands as a monumental figure in the world of mixed martial arts, achieving what no other African UFC fighter has accomplished before. He is not only the first South African to win a UFC title but also the first to bringa belt back to African soil. This historic achievement has not only placed him in the annals of sports ...

Aug 28, 2024 · Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis was born on January 14th, 1994, in Welkom, Orange Free State, South Africa. He is an Afrikaner, meaning his lineage dates back to early Dutch settlers in Southern Africa in 1652. At 6 ft even with a broad, muscular frame, his physique enables him to fight in a variety of ways.

Dricus Du Plessis was born on January 14, 1994, in Welkom South Africa, to parents Japie and Gerda Du Plessis. He grew up in a supportive family environment with two brothers, Neil Du Plessis and WC Du Plessis. Legacy Du Plessis's impact extends beyond his personal achievements; he has become an inspiration to young athletes across South Africa