Dec 22, 2023 · Dricus du Plessis has had an eventful few months, and the best could still be to come. The South African MMA star and UFC title hopeful is a huge rugby fan and recently took time out of training to chat to Big Jim in Pretoria, exclusively for RugbyPass TV.

Jan 16, 2024 · Du Plessis not ͏only immersed himself in marti͏al arts during his school days but also actively participated in rugby. And throughout his schooling years, he passionate͏ly supported the Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team.

Aug 20, 2024 · South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis reaffirmed himself as the baddest man in the middleweight division as he defeated former champion Israel Adesanya via submission at UFC 305 in Perth on the weekend.

Aug 15, 2024 · UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has confirmed “a done deal” plan to walk out with Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi before his title fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth on Sunday.

Aug 17, 2024 · Earlier this year, Dricus Du Plessis made history by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and becoming the first South African to win the UFC title. Since then, his achievement has sparked controversy, with critics questioning his status as a true African UFC champion.

Aug 18, 2024 · Springboks stalwarts Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth walked out with elite UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis ahead of his middleweight title fight in Perth, Australia on Sunday. Only hours after second-row Etzebeth had featured for his country in their Rugby Championship win over the Wallabies, he and Kolisi were in attendance for the bout.

Aug 9, 2024 · Dricus du Plessis had a promising rugby career in his younger years. He played for the Blue Bulls under-19 team, which is a notable rugby team in South Africa. During his teenage years, he even toured Argentina, gaining valuable experience and exposure in the sport.

Jan 9, 2024 · Du Plessis faces Strickland for the Middleweight title at UFC 297 in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Hailing from Pretoria, Du Plessis is the country’s most illustrious professional mixed martial artist and his support for the Springboks is unmatched.

Aug 14, 2024 · LISTEN as Dricus du Plessis to reveals some surprising additions to his entourage for his UFC middleweight title defence in Perth on Sunday. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth will walk Du Plessis to the ring ahead of his title defence against Israel Adesanya.

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 .