Dricus du Plessis Tickets

Meet Dricus du Plessis, known as Stillknocks, a powerhouse from Welkom, Free State, South Africa. Born January 14, 1994, he fights out of Hatfield, Pretoria. Du Plessis made history by becoming the UFC Middleweight Champion at UFC 297 on January 20, 2024, defeating Sean Strickland by split decision to become South Africa’s first UFC champion. His relentless style, grappling skills, and striking have kept fans energized worldwide. We’ve got you covered for upcoming events and appearances—secure your seats with ease and get closer to the action.

Beyond the octagon, du Plessis maintains an active social media presence and a growing profile in combat sports. He defended his title at UFC 305 (August 18, 2024) against Israel Adesanya with a neck crank submission, then again at UFC 312 (February 2025) by unanimous decision against Sean Strickland. His title journey continued until a victory shift at UFC 319 (August 16, 2025) where he faced Khamzat Chimaev and lost via unanimous decision. As of August 19, 2025, he held the No. 1 spot in the UFC middleweight rankings, and by January 27, 2026 he was ranked No. 12 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings. For fans, this page highlights upcoming events where you can see Dricus in action near you. Follow his official channels for the latest updates and tour dates.

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