UFC / MMA · Middleweight (185 lb) · Fighter Profile

Dricus du Plessis

"Stillknocks"

24-3-0

UFC Middleweight Champion

Bio

Former UFC middleweight champion from South Africa, famous for his awkward switch-stance pressure and relentless cardio. After losing the belt to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, he rebounded with a decision win over Kamaru Usman in July 2026.

Tale of the Tape

Record	24-3-0
Division	Middleweight (185 lb)
Status	Contender
Nickname	Stillknocks
Age	32
Nationality	South African
Height	6'1" / 185cm
Reach	76" / 193cm
Stance	Switch
Win methods	KO/TKO 9 · SUB 11 · DEC 4

Bout History

WLW

Wvs Kamaru UsmanUFC Fight Night, Jul 18, 202624-3-0

Lvs Khamzat ChimaevUFC 319, Aug 17, 202523-3-0

Wvs Sean StricklandUFC 312, Feb 9, 202523-2-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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