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Du Plessis is scheduled to face former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on 18 July...

July 18, 2026 · Dricus du Plessis · UFC · On this day

Dricus du Plessis

Du Plessis is scheduled to face former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman on 18 July 2026 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 281.

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

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