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Dricus Du Plessis
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Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis

"Stilknocks"
South AfricaSouth Africa
Middleweight Mixed Martial Artist
Record24-3-0
Streak1 Wins
Height6' 1"
Weight84 kg
Reach76"
Age32

Performance

75 Global score
All-rounder
Elo rating 1645 (Peak 1645)

Strengths

  • Sig. strikes/min81
  • Takedown accuracy80
  • Sub attempts/15min75
  • Takedowns/15min72
  • Leg strikes70

Weaknesses

  • Takedown defense37
  • Body strikes39
  • Control/round39
  • Strikes absorbed/min40
  • Clinch striking42

Advanced Statistics

49%Striking accuracy
54%Strike defense
50%Takedown defense
60%Finish rate
Head 61.7% Body 17.8% Legs 20.5%
Distance 84.7% Clinch 7.2% Ground 8.2%
Sig. strikes/min
5.2
Strikes absorbed/min
4.2
Takedowns/15min
1.9
Control/round
0:31
Sub attempts/15min
0.6
Takedown accuracy
48.9%

Updated on 10/18/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 91% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Dricus Du Plessis is a Middleweight MMA fighter with a record of 24-3-0. 32 years old. Currently ranked #2 in the UFC. Represents South Africa. Current streak: 1 Wins.

Updated on Oct 18, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Dricus Du Plessis win his fights?

KO
9
SUB
11
DEC
4

What are Dricus Du Plessis's last 5 fights?

W
UFC
Kamaru Usman Nigeria
Kamaru Usman
Unanimous decision
Jul 18, 2026
L
UFC
Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
Unanimous decision
Aug 16, 2025
W
UFC
Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland
Unanimous decision
Feb 8, 2025
W
UFC
Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya
Submission - R4
Aug 17, 2024
W
UFC
Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland
Split decision
Jan 20, 2024

What is Dricus Du Plessis's full fight history?

W
UFC
Kamaru Usman Nigeria
Kamaru Usman
Unanimous Decision - R5
MMX 91% Dricus Du Plessis ✓
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
Jul 18, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Dricus Du Plessis?

Khamzat Chimaev
15-1-0
Brendan Allen
27-7-0
Joe Pyfer
16-3-0
Caio Borralho
18-2-0
Gregory Rodrigues
20-6-0
Anthony Hernandez
15-4-0

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