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Dricus Du Plessis
#2
Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis

South AfricaSouth Africa
Middleweight
Record—
Weight84 kg

Performance

Advanced Statistics

60%Striking accuracy
56%Strike defense
0%Takedown defense
100%Finish rate
Head 61.3% Body 17.7% Legs 21%
Distance 66.1% Clinch 12.9% Ground 21%
Sig. strikes/min
8.4
Strikes absorbed/min
4.2
Takedowns/15min
2
Control/round
0:39
Sub attempts/15min
0
Takedown accuracy
100%

Updated on 6/28/2026

Summary

Currently ranked #2 in the UFC. Represents South Africa.

Updated on Jun 28, 2026

What is Dricus Du Plessis's next fight?

Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis
VSMiddleweight
K
Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Jul 18, 2026
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