- Dricus Du Plessis was the former undisputed UFC middleweight champion.
- Du Plessis has an MMA record of 23 wins and three losses.
- Du Plessis is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev in their championship fight at UFC 319.
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis previously had an eight-fight win streak inside the octagon. He has defeated Markus Perez, Trevin Giles, Brad Tavares, Darren Till, Derek Brunson, Robert Whittaker, Sean Strickland (twice), and Israel Adesanya in this stretch.
Du Plessis’ most recent victory was against former champion Israel Adesanya in February, with a fourth-round submission finish. This win has made him an instant top name in UFC odds. It was the biggest victory in his pro career so far, but is it enough to make him a perpetual favourite among fans at BetMGM’s online sportsbook?
Dricus Du Plessis Next Fight: Opponent, Location, Date
Du Plessis’ next fight is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a unanimous decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev in the headliner of the UFC 319 PPV card last Aug. 16, which went down inside the United Center in Chicago.
How Much Does Dricus Du Plessis Make Per Fight?
The salary of Du Plessis per fight is not publicly known because the contract of every fighter in the UFC varies; however, his most recent payout against Strickland was estimated to be $532,000, which was the largest so far in his UFC career.
What Is Dricus Du Plessis’ Nickname?
Du Plessis goes by the nickname “Stillknocks,” which is derived from a sleeping pill in South Africa (although the original spelling of the pill is “Stillknox”) because he is known for making his opponents out cold.
As much history and wordplay Du Plessis has in his fight name, he’s still unable to crack a spot on the list of best UFC fighter nicknames, led by a UFC middleweight legend, Anderson Silva.
Where Does Dricus Du Plessis Train?
Du Plessis trains at CIT Performance Institute, one of the leading gyms in South Africa. UFC bantamweight fighter Cameron Saaiman is one of his teammates.
Apart from the two top UFC fighters representing their gym, the team boasts several athletes competing in various MMA organizations worldwide.
Who Is Dricus Du Plessis’ Coach?
Du Plessis’ coach is Morne Visser, the head MMA coach of CIT Performance Institute. Other MMA coaches helping him during camps are JT Botha, Marino Cutendana, Stephen De la Rey, and Lumay VD Waltsleben.
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