Dricus Plessis
Last fightWin
Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
- Pro record 24-3-0
- UFC record 10-1-0
- Outside the UFC 14-2-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 11 bouts · through 2026-07-18
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
11 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2026-07-18
7 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2026-07-18
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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Du Plessis turned down UFC offer to join light heavyweight tournament
Dricus Du Plessis rejected a UFC proposal to enter an unofficial light heavyweight tournament, according to his head coach Morne Visser. The promotion asked three weeks ago for Du Plessis to move up to 205lbs and join a four-man pool with Jiri Prochazka, Magomed Ankalaev and Navajo Stirling, with the winners advancing to face one another and ultimately Carlos Ulberg in a Grand Prix-style format. Du Plessis is still pushing for another middleweight title shot against Sean Strickland, and reports suggest the UFC has offered $400k to show and $400k to win, which he wants increased.
Brendan Allen Chokes Out Duncan in Round 5 at Vegas 122
Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by fifth-round rear-naked-choke submission in the UFC Vegas 122 main event on October 10, 2026. The finish came at 2:46 of the final round after a competitive middleweight contest. Allen’s victory strengthens his position in the division and gives him a clear platform for a higher-profile matchup. Duncan suffered his first reported UFC main-event defeat in this bout. Allen called out Dricus du Plessis after the win, but the promotion had not announced his next opponent at the time of publication.
Israel Adesanya vows never to return once he retires from fighting
Israel Adesanya says that when he walks away from fighting he will stay retired, stating "once I'm done, I'm f*cking done." The two-time UFC middleweight champion, 37, is on a four-fight losing streak, including finishes against Joe Pyfer, Nassourdine Imavov and Dricus du Plessis. He said he doesn't want to be a fighter who comes back because he doesn't know what to do with himself, and expects to scratch the adrenaline itch with other risks outside combat sports.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dricus Plessis's professional MMA record?
Dricus Plessis has a professional MMA record of 24-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Dricus Plessis's UFC record?
Dricus Plessis's UFC record is 10-1-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 14-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Dricus Plessis fight next?
Dricus Plessis does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Dricus Plessis?
Dricus Plessis is 32 years old, born January 14, 1994.
How tall is Dricus Plessis?
Dricus Plessis stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 193 cm (76") reach.
Where is Dricus Plessis from?
Dricus Plessis is from South Africa and competes in the Middleweight division.
What is Dricus Plessis's UFC ranking?
Dricus Plessis is ranked #2 in the UFC Middleweight division.
What is Dricus Plessis's nickname?
Dricus Plessis is known as "Stillknocks".
When was Dricus Plessis's last fight?
Dricus Plessis last fought on July 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman, defeating Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Dricus Plessis vs Kamaru Usman?
Dricus Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman on July 18, 2026. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 50-45, David Sutherland 49-46, Mike Bell 49-46 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Dricus Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev?
Dricus Plessis lost to Khamzat Chimaev by unanimous decision at UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on August 16, 2025. All three judges (Sal D'amato, Ron McCarthy, Derek Cleary) scored the fight 50-44 in Khamzat Chimaev's favor.
Dricus Plessis scouting report
Dricus Plessis (South Africa) is a 32-year-old middleweight, ranked #2 in the division, who is 24-3 as a pro and 10-1 in the UFC (14-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen on October 10, 2020; four of his ten UFC wins came by KO/TKO, two by submission and four by decision; his UFC wins include Sean Strickland (now the middleweight champion), Kamaru Usman (now ranked #9 at welterweight) and Israel Adesanya (now ranked #9 at middleweight). Last fight: unanimous-decision win over Kamaru Usman, then 16-3 in the UFC, on July 18, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.
Dricus Plessis vs the middleweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 11 UFC bouts (2:53:46 of fight time).
| Stat | Plessis | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 5.2906 in 2:53:46 | 4 | 77 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49%906 of 1,851 landed | 49.8% | 41 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.2736 in 2:53:46 | 3.8 | 66 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.1%868 of 1,604 avoided | 50.4% | 70 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.922 in 2:53:46 | 1.5 | 70 |
| Takedown accuracy | 48.9%22 of 45 landed | 40.4% | 69 |
| Takedown defense | 50%15 of 30 stopped | 63.4% | 23 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.67 in 2:53:46 | 0.5 | 64 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.44 in 2:53:46 | 0.5 | 51 |
| Control time | 10.2%17:40 of 2:53:46 | 19.5% | 27 |
| Average fight time | 15:4811 bouts | 9:59 | 94 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 186 cm73.1″ | |
| Reach | 193 cm76″ | 192 cm75.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active middleweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 10-1
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-1-0Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 16-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. UsmanJul 18, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 9-1-0Pro record now: 15-1-0UFC record entering: 8-0-0DECUFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevAug 16, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-0-0Pro record now: 31-7-0UFC record entering: 16-6-0DECUFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2Feb 8, 2025Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-0-0Pro record now: 24-6-0UFC record entering: 13-3-0SUBR4 3:38UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. AdesanyaAug 17, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-0-0Pro record now: 31-7-0UFC record entering: 15-5-0DECUFC 297: Strickland vs. Du PlessisJan 20, 2024Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-0-0Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 15-4-0KO/TKOR2 2:23UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. RodriguezJul 8, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-0-0Pro record now: 23-9-0UFC record entering: 14-6-0KO/TKOR2 4:59UFC 285: Jones vs. GaneMar 4, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0Pro record now: 18-5-1UFC record entering: 6-4-1SUBR3 2:43UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. AnkalaevDec 10, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Pro record now: 21-13-0UFC record entering: 14-6-0DECUFC 276: Adesanya vs. CannonierJul 2, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 16-7-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0KO/TKOR2 1:41UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3Jul 10, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 12-5-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0KO/TKOR1 3:22UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. SandhagenOct 10, 2020Result & stats
