Dricus du Plessis losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Dricus du Plessis has compiled a 24-3 (20) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, all of them in title fights.
3. Dricus du Plessis loses to Khamzat Chimaev via unanimous decision
On August 16, 2025 Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev. Plessis was 31 years old with a record of 23-2, and Chimaev was 31 with a record of 14-0. Plessis was on a 11-fight winning streak and Chimaev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Plessis lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Chimaev.
2. Dricus du Plessis loses to Roberto Soldić in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 6, 2018 Dricus du Plessis defended his KSW welterweight title against Roberto Soldić. It was their second meeting. Plessis was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Soldić was 23 with a record of 13-3. Plessis was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Soldić was coming off a loss. Soldić stopped Plessis via KO in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
1. Dricus du Plessis loses to Garreth McLellan via KO
On August 30, 2014 Dricus du Plessis fought Garreth McLellan for the vacant EFC middleweight title. Plessis was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and McLellan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Plessis was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. McLellan submitted Plessis via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.