Best fights of Dricus du Plessis
Over 13 years as a professional, Dricus du Plessis has compiled a 24-3 (20) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Dricus du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland
On January 20, 2024 Dricus du Plessis fought Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title. Plessis was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Strickland was 32 with a record of 28-5. Plessis was on a 8-fight winning streak and Strickland was on a 3-fight winning streak. Plessis won via split decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Dricus du Plessis KOs Robert Whittaker
On July 8, 2023 Dricus du Plessis faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Plessis was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and Whittaker was 32 with a record of 24-6. Plessis was on a 7-fight winning streak and Whittaker was coming off a win. Plessis stopped Robert Whittaker via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Dricus du Plessis defeats Sean Strickland in their 2nd fight
On February 9, 2025 Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title against Sean Strickland. It was their second meeting. Plessis was 31 years old with a record of 22-2, and Strickland was 33 with a record of 29-6. Plessis was on a 10-fight winning streak and Strickland was coming off a win. Plessis won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Dricus du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya
On August 18, 2024 Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title against Israel Adesanya. Plessis was 30 years old with a record of 21-2, and Adesanya was 35 with a record of 24-3. Plessis was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Adesanya was coming off a loss. Plessis submitted Israel Adesanya via face crank in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Dricus du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman
On July 18, 2026 Dricus du Plessis faced Kamaru Usman in a middleweight bout. Plessis was 32 years old with a record of 23-3, and Usman was 39 with a record of 21-4. Plessis was coming off a loss, while Usman was coming off a win. Plessis won via unanimous decision.
6. Dricus du Plessis KOs Trevin Giles
On July 10, 2021 Dricus du Plessis faced Trevin Giles in a middleweight bout. Plessis was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Giles was 28 with a record of 14-2. Both Plessis and Giles were on a 3-fight winning streak. Plessis stopped Trevin Giles via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Dricus du Plessis defeats Brad Tavares
On July 2, 2022 Dricus du Plessis faced Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout. Plessis was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Tavares was 34 with a record of 19-6. Plessis was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tavares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Plessis won via unanimous decision.
8. Dricus du Plessis KOs Derek Brunson
On March 4, 2023 Dricus du Plessis faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. Plessis was 29 years old with a record of 18-2, and Brunson was 39 with a record of 23-8. Plessis was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Brunson was coming off a loss. Plessis stopped Derek Brunson via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Dricus du Plessis KOs Roberto Soldić
On April 14, 2018 Dricus du Plessis fought Roberto Soldić for the KSW welterweight title. Plessis was 24 years old with a record of 11-1, and Soldić was 23 with a record of 13-2. Both Plessis and Soldić were on a 7-fight winning streak. Plessis stopped Roberto Soldić via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.