Dricus du Plessis (born 14 January 1994), also known by his initials DDP, is a South African professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Middleweight Champion .

Aug 14, 2024 · Welkom is indeed a town characterized by economic challenges, including a decrease in population, but it proudly retains its vibrant community with an identity of its own. The main languages spoken are Afrikaans, English, and …

Jul 14, 2023 · Who Are Dricus Du Plessis’ Parents? Du Plessis was born to Japie and Gerda Du Plessis, who are currently enjoying their retirement in their home country of South Africa. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about his …

2 days ago · Dricus du Plessis’s professional MMA career timeline. From 2013 to 2025, Dricus du Plessis fought 25 professional MMA opponents. Here are the results: 2013. On July 25, 2013, he defeated Tshikangu Makuebo via technical knockout due to knee injury at “EFC Africa 21” in Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa. On September 12, 2013, he submitted Bruno Mukulu at “EFC Africa 23” in Brakpan.

Feb 5, 2025 · Driscus Du Plessis: South African Heritage. When you watch Driscus Du Plessis in the Octagon, you see a fighter with a blend of power, precision, and relentless determination. However, what many fans may not know is that his story extends far beyond mixed martial arts.

Jul 9, 2023 · Here is everything you need to know about the UFC's South African star Dricus du Plessis - family, religion, career and nationality.

Jan 18, 2024 · Dricus ‘StillKnocks’ Du Plessis is speculated to have ancestors who migrated to South Africa from France. The reason for the migration was religious persecution which led them to leave their home country of France and settle in Brandenburg-Prussia.

Oct 22, 2024 · Dricus du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist born and raised in Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He is the reigning middleweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Jan 25, 2024 · In an incredible five-round main event, Dricus “Stillknocks” du Plessis (30), once a learner of the Naudeville Primary School in Welkom, became South Africa’s first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion.

Dricus "Stillknocks" du Plessis is a South African fighter and the UFC middleweight champion. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos,...