Dricus Du Plessis: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More

Who is Dricus Du Plessis? 

Dricus du Plessis is a surging contender who is rising in ranks since making his promotional debut against Markus Perez in 2020. The UFC star has put the middleweight division on alert with his knack for finishes and his well-rounded combat skills. His lethal punches and sudden ascendance even caught the attention of the former champion, Israel Adesanya. He is enjoying his time as the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship.

Dricus Du Plessis' Early Life 

The Team CIT MMA gym representative got involved with combat sports at the age of 5 when he picked up judo and then wrestling. He eventually shifted to kickboxing at 14 and then became a WAKO World Champion in K-1.

'Stillknocks' has mentioned in the past that his aim had always been to perfect the combination of stand-up and ground game. He wants to dominate these styles individually. He always had the dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Besides, the scarce earning opportunities in kickboxing also pushed him to switch to MMA.

Du Plessis attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied agricultural economics as he fought under the banner of the EFC. But he dropped out during the final year to realize and fully commit to his dream of pursuing a career in MMA.

Notably, the former kickboxer made his professional debut at 19 for EFC and went 4-0 before meeting UFC veteran Garreth McLellan for the middleweight championship. But, he suffered his first MMA loss and then later on moved to welterweight. Following this, he clinched the welterweight title against Martin van Staden at EFC Africa 50. Subsequently, he also won the middleweight title the next year.

His tremendous success also followed in KSW as he sat at the top of the welterweight division. Du Plessis has left the imprints of a champion wherever he fought, and the UFC has been no exception to that.

Dricus Du Plessis' Girlfriend

We now know that Vasti Spiller is his current partner, according to the UFC Embedded series. As per Spiller's 46k-follower Instagram account, she works as a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio in South Africa. In addition, she has a photographic company called Baruch Photographic. She represents the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals in need.

Dricus Du Plessis' Net Worth 2024

As of 2024, the 30-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. People Ai listed his net worth as $2.25 million. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public. The primary sources of his revenue include paychecks collected from fighting inside Octagon, bonuses, and endorsement deals.

The fighter is said to be withdrawing an amount of $300,000 per fight in the form of a base salary. As per MMA Salaries, he took home $300,000 for just showing up in his last clash against Sean Strickland while also earning some extra amount in the form of bonuses for winning the clash.

Dricus Du Plessis' Career Timeline

The Hatfield native holds an impressive record of 7-0 in the UFC, and five victories came via stoppage. He has eased past the likes of Darren Till at UFC 282 and Derek Brunson at UFC 285. Moreover, he has also defeated former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. He dominated the fight against Brad Tavares at UFC 276, one of his only fights that went the distance.

Notably, one of the highlights of Dricus du Plessis' career came in his most recent fight at UFC 297 as he defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to become the current UFC Middleweight Champion and the first South African to win a UFC championship. On the heels of those spectacular wins, the 21-2 record holder has found himself on the way to becoming a legend in the division.

His last defeat dates back to 2018, when he dropped the fight against Roberto Soldic and, as a result, also lost his KSW welterweight title. But he never let this defeat trouble him, and he then inculcated the lessons in his game. His 9-fight win streak bears testament to his caliber as a fighter and a quick learner.

Dricus Du Plessis' Career and Record

Dricus Du Plessis holds a record of 21-2-0 in pro-MMA. The champion has secured nine wins via KO/TKO, ten via submission, and the remaining two via decision. Speaking of the UFC, he has a total of seven victories to his name and is yet to taste defeat in the promotion.

Dricus Du Plessis' Major Achievement and Awards

• Performance of the Night (Two times)


• Fight of the Night (Two times) 


• Most significant strikes landed-per-minute in UFC Middleweight division history (6.49)


• Sixth longest win streak in UFC Middleweight division history (7)

Dricus Du Plessis' Titles

World Association of Kickboxing Organizations

• 2012 Junior World Championships - Gold 1st place, -86kg (K-1 rules)

Ultimate Fighting Championship

• UFC Middleweight Championship (One time, current)

Extreme Fighting Championship

• EFC Middleweight Champion (one time; former)


• EFC Welterweight Champion (one time; former)

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• KSW Welterweight Champion (one time; former)

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