Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator...

Du Plessis faced former UFC Middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a title eliminator fight on 8 July 2023, at UFC 290.
About Dricus du Plessis
Dricus du Plessis is a prominent South African mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. Known for his dynamic fighting style and resilience, he made history as the first South African to win a UFC championship.
- Nationality: South Africa
- Born: 14 January 1994
- MMA Record: 23 wins, 3 losses
- Knockouts: 9
- Submissions: 11