History of Dricus du Plessis in Timeline
Dricus du Plessis, a South African professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, holds the title of UFC Middleweight Champion. He is the first South African to win a UFC championship. Ranked #4 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings, du Plessis has also achieved championship status in other promotions, including EFC (Welterweight and Middleweight) and KSW (Welterweight), showcasing a successful and decorated career in mixed martial arts.
January 2025: Engagement to Vasti Spiller
In January 2025, Dricus du Plessis proposed to his fiancée, Vasti Spiller, on his 31st birthday.
February 2025: Second Title Defense Win
In February 2025, Du Plessis made his second title defense in a rematch against Sean Strickland at UFC 312, winning the fight by unanimous decision.
February 2025: Support for Donald Trump and Elon Musk
On February 2025, du Plessis stated at a press conference that the re-election of Donald Trump in America was "absolutely incredible" and applauded Elon Musk for "also doing the right thing".
June 2025: UFC Pound-for-Pound Ranking
In June 2025, Dricus du Plessis was ranked #4 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Mentioned in this timeline
Africa is the second-largest and second-most populous continent home to...
Israel is a country in the Southern Levant region of...
South Africa officially the Republic of South Africa RSA is...
Israel Adesanya is a Nigerian-New Zealander professional mixed martial artist...
Darren Till is an English professional mixed martial artist former...
Sean Strickland is an American professional mixed martial artist currently...
Trending
57 minutes ago Texas storms threaten Memorial Day weekend with rain, flash flooding and travel disruptions.
2 hours ago Shailene Woodley praises Ansel Elgort, calling him family and a bright light.
2 hours ago Largest Autism Medicaid Fraud Bust Announced in Minnesota by RFK Jr.
3 hours ago Davis team questions Lomachenko's comeback; Loma eyes dangerous return to the ring.
5 hours ago Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy': Streaming Release, Box Office Success, and Arab Horror
6 hours ago Al Pacino's 'Dead Man's Wire' Streams on Netflix, Gains Critical Acclaim.
Popular
Thomas Massie is a Republican politician and engineer representing Kentucky's...
Ken Paxton is an American politician and lawyer serving as...
William Franklin Graham III known as Franklin Graham is an...
Michael Joseph Jackson the King of Pop was a highly...
Chip Roy is an American attorney and politician currently serving...
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician and U S military...