Dricus du Plessis

德里克斯·杜·普莱西斯，以其名字缩写DDP和绰号“Stillknocks”而闻名，是一位南非综合格斗选手，他创造了历史，成为首位赢得UFC冠军的南非人。他于1994年1月14日出生在韦尔科姆，最初从事踢拳运动，后来转型为综合格斗。杜·普莱西斯目前征战UFC中量级，在2024年1月至2025年8月期间持有该级别冠军头衔，截至2025年8月，他在官方排名中位列第二。在加入UFC之前，他统治了极限格斗锦标赛（EFC），赢得了次中量级和中量级冠军，并夺得了Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki（KSW）次中量级冠军。他的格斗风格结合了 relentless 的侵略性和全面的技术，在23场胜利中取得了20次KO或降服的高终结率。[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯在韦尔科姆一个热爱运动的阿非利卡人家庭长大，橄榄球是他成长过程中的核心部分。他五岁时跟随哥哥尼尔和WC开始练习柔道，并持续了五到六年。12岁时，他转而练习摔跤，但最初并不喜欢。14岁时，他发现了K-1踢拳，并立刻被深深吸引。除了武术，他在整个学生时代都打橄榄球，并且一直是南非橄榄球队的 vocal 支持者。2012年，17岁的他成为南非首位在WAKO世界锦标赛中获得奖牌的选手，赢得了K-1风格踢拳的金牌。他曾就读于比勒陀利亚大学，学习农业经济学，但在最后一年辍学，转而全职从事综合格斗。他于2013年进行了职业MMA首秀。[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯于2020年10月10日在UFC格斗之夜179上首秀，首回合KO了马库斯·佩雷斯。他随后连续战胜特雷文·吉尔斯、布拉德·塔瓦雷斯和达伦·提尔，迅速攀升中量级排名。关键的突破发生在2023年7月8日的UFC 290上，他在第二回合TKO击败前冠军罗伯特·惠特克，获得了冠军挑战权。2024年1月20日，在UFC 297上，他以分歧判定战胜肖恩·斯特里克兰，赢得UFC中量级冠军，成为首位获得UFC冠军的南非人。他成功卫冕两次：2024年8月在UFC 305上以裸绞降服伊斯雷尔·阿迪萨亚，以及2025年2月在UFC 312上以一致判定战胜斯特里克兰的二番战。2025年8月16日，他在UFC 319上以一致判定输给坎扎特·奇马耶夫，失去冠军头衔。截至2026年，他定于7月18日在UFC格斗之夜281上出战，并在UFC pound-for-pound排名中位列第13。[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯以其 relentless 的侵略性和结合打击与缠斗的全面技术而闻名，拥有20场KO或降服胜利的高终结率。媒体报道强调他作为首位南非UFC冠军的历史地位以及他从小镇出身的历程。他的社交媒体和公开露面展现出一种脚踏实地、爱国的人物形象，经常突出他的南非血统并激励年轻运动员。他在南非被广泛视为民族体育英雄，但没有记录显示有官方粉丝名称。[编辑]

Dricus du Plessis stands as the 20th most famous person in South Africa, holding steady from the previous cycle, alongside his standing as the 14th most famous person from South Africa, also holding steady. His global footprint places him at the 42nd most famous person in MMA & Boxing within the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, a position that has remained steady. These figures reflect a career that has transcended regional borders to capture the imagination of combat sports fans worldwide. The man known as Stillknocks commands a following that is less a passive audience and more a unified national movement. While there is no single official name like "The Army" for his supporters, the fanbase has fully adopted his moniker, referring to themselves simply as followers of Stillknocks. This identity was solidified by the release of the exclusive "Stillknocks bomber" jacket, a limited-edition item that turned merchandise into a badge of belonging for those who wanted to wear their loyalty. Fans are fiercely protective, often rallying instantly when critics question his status, creating an atmosphere of intense loyalty that mirrors the energy of a national hero. Their rituals center on the celebration of his resilience, particularly the narrative of his return after the loss to Khamzat Chimaev. The phrase "Stillknocks 2.0" serves as a modern rallying cry, marking the era where he dismantled Kamaru Usman to prove his greatness had not faded. From the electric crowds at UFC Oklahoma City to the viral resonance of his admission that he hates being a loser, this community builds its mythology around a spirit that refuses to break.[编辑]

Dricus du Plessis dreamed of playing rugby for the Springboks before transitioning fully to MMA. His nickname Stillknocks is a play on still knocks, referencing his punching power. He has been open about competing with severely impaired breathing due to chronic nasal congestion, claiming only 8% oxygen intake through his nostrils before corrective surgery. He started judo at age five, wrestling at twelve, and kickboxing at fourteen. At age seventeen, he became South Africa's first WAKO world champion in kickboxing. He trains at Team CIT MMA under Morne Visser. He is bilingual, speaking both English and Afrikaans. His initials DDP are commonly used as his moniker. Beyond these facts, the story of his "Spirit Unbroken" campaign defines his legacy. After losing the title to Khamzat Chimaev, he framed the defeat not as an end but as fuel, a narrative that resonated deeply with his supporters. This culminated in a legendary victory over former champion Kamaru Usman, a fight described as a clinic that validated his elite status. Fans widely retell this comeback as the definitive proof of his character, turning a potential slump into a historic resurgence. Another viral moment involves his candid interview quote, "I hate being a loser," which humanized the fighter and endeared him to audiences who relate to the pain of failure. Some observers also note his fights can become increasingly goofy as they progress, adding a chaotic unpredictability that keeps fans engaged.[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯出生于南非韦尔科姆，父母是Japie和Gerda du Plessis。他与两个哥哥尼尔和WC du Plessis一起长大，两人都练习武术，并激励他五岁时开始练柔道。他的家庭非常热爱运动，橄榄球是核心。他没有公开透露任何关于配偶、伴侣或子女的信息，并且对自己的个人生活保密。他在家说英语和南非荷兰语。[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯在比勒陀利亚哈特菲尔德的Team CIT MMA训练，主教练是Morne Visser。他最常面对的对手包括肖恩·斯特里克兰（交手两次）、伊斯雷尔·阿迪萨亚、罗伯特·惠特克、德里克·布伦森、达伦·提尔和坎扎特·奇马耶夫。他是南非格斗运动中的杰出人物，常被比作其他非洲UFC冠军，如卡马鲁·乌斯曼和伊斯雷尔·阿迪萨亚。[编辑]

德里克斯·杜·普莱西斯对其感情生活极为保密。各大体育媒体、UFC官方报道及其个人简介中均未公开确认其恋爱关系、约会经历或婚姻状况。目前没有任何可靠来源记录其伴侣、订婚、结婚、离婚或子女信息。截至2026年，他未在任何采访或社交媒体中确认过现任伴侣、配偶或约会对象。[编辑]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Dricus du Plessis's net worth in 2026 is estimated at $3 Million. His primary income sources are UFC fight purses, pay-per-view revenue shares from his championship bouts, and sponsorship deals. As champion, his earnings increased significantly from the title fight and two defenses. Pre-UFC, he competed in EFC and KSW, where purses were lower. Specific figures for fight purses and endorsements are not publicly disclosed, but his net worth has grown steadily since his UFC debut in 2020.[编辑]

杜·普莱西斯是前UFC中量级冠军，曾两次成功卫冕。他还持有EFC次中量级和中量级冠军头衔，以及KSW次中量级冠军。在踢拳领域，他于2012年WAKO世界锦标赛上夺得金牌，成为南非在该赛事中的首位奖牌得主。[编辑]