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Dricus Du Plessis net worth
As of 2023, Dricus Du Plessis’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million dollars. He made most of his money from his UFC fight career and various brand endorsements.
He is currently ranked #2 in the UFC’s middleweight division and set take on champ Sean Strickland in his next fight.
Dricus Du Plessis’s record in UFC is 7-0 with notable victories over Derek Brunson, Robert Whittaker, Darren Till and Brad Travis.
About Dricus Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis is a South African professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC’s middleweight division.
Born in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa, Dricus is a former middleweight champion for the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC).
| Fighter Name | Dricus Du Plessis |
| Nationality | South African |
| Dricus Du Plessis Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| MMA Record | 20-2-0 |
| Height | 6′ 1″ |
| Weight Class | Middleweight |
| Stance | Switch |
| Reach | 76″ |
| Date of Birth | Jan 14, 1994 |
Career Earnings
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Markus Perez
In his first fight in UFC, Dricus defeated Markus by impressive first round knockout earning him good bonuses from the performance.
He earned total of $23,500 from this fight, including $10,000 as base salary, $10,000 fight win of bonus along with $3,500 fight week incentive.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Trevin Giles
On July 10, 2023, Dricus fought and defeated Trevin Giles by another impressive Knockout in second round. the fight was on undercard of Poirier vs. McGregor 3 fight which gathered lots of impressions.
He earned total of $80,000 from this fight, including $20,000 as base salary, $20,000 fight win of bonus along with $50k performance bonus.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Trevin Giles
At UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier, Dricus had faced against Brad Tavares. it was his third fight in UFC and won this fight by unanimous decision.
It was his third stright win in the UFC making him good amount of money, He was paid $75,000 from this fight. this included his base salary of $30,000 and fight win bonus of $30,000 along with other incentives.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Darren Till
At UFC 282, Dricus faced much tougher opponent Darren Till who was former title contender. however, Dricus finished him in round number three by impressive neck crank submission.
This was one of the nicest payout fight for him. He made total of $154,500 from this fight, including his base salary of $50,000 and $50,000 fight win bonus along with performance bonus of $50k.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Derek Brunson
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Derek Brunson was one of the biggest fight of him, Impressively Dricus defeated Brunson by impressive knockout in round number two marking its third knockout victory in UFC.
He made total of $104,500 from this fight, including base salary of $50,000 and fight win bonus of $50,000.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker
In his recent bout against former champ Robert Whittaker, Dricus emerged as a victorious as he defeated Robert by impressive second round knockout. it was his highest payout in UFC.
He made $225,000 from this fight, including his base salary of $100,000 and $100,000 win bonus along with other bonuses.
Early Life
Du Plessis, born and raised in Hatfield, Pretoria, started doing judo at age five, then wrestling at age twelve, and kickboxing at age fourteen.
When he was 17, he won South Africa’s first-ever gold in K-1 style kickboxing at the WAKO World Championships. Later, he switched to mixed martial arts for better opportunities.
Besides sports, he played rugby in school and cheered for the Springboks. Even though he studied agricultural economics at the University of Pretoria, he dropped out in his final year to follow his dream of being an MMA fighter.
Dricus Du Plessis Next Fight
Dricus Du Plessis Next Fight is scheduled against champion Sean Strickland at UFC 297, Jan 20, 2024 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This is going to be a highly anticipated bout for fans as there is already lots of trash talk done in the fight.
Awards & Accomplishments
- EFC Middleweight Champion
- KSW Welterweight Champion
Frequently Asked Questions
Dricus du Plessis, born on January 14, 1994, is a South African professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
As of December 27, 2023, Dricus du Plessis holds the #2 spot in the UFC middleweight rankings, reflecting his exceptional performance and rising status in the division.
Du Plessis is scheduled to face Sean Strickland for the UFC Middleweight Championship on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.
Dricus Du Plessis has an impressive MMA record of 20 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his skill, resilience, and dominance in the competitive world of mixed martial arts.
Dricus Du Plessis competes in the Middleweight division, demonstrating his prowess in a challenging weight class known for its highly skilled fighters.
