Dricus Du Plessis’ Next Opponent Confirmed for UFC 285 in Las Vegas

• Dricus du Plessis will be looking to continue his undefeated streak next year at UFC 285
• The South African will take on Derek Brunson in a fight in Las Vegas in March of 2023
• Brunson last fought in February 2021 when he suffered a defeat against Jared Cannonier

South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis will look to continue his climb up the UFC’s middleweight rankings.

Du Plessis is undefeated in the promotion and is scheduled to next face Derek Brunson at UFC 285.

The pay-per-view is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on March 4, 2023, and will see the fifth-ranked Brunson take on the tenth-ranked du Plessis.

Brunson’s return to action

As reported by MMA Mania, Brunson will return to action after what will be a year away from the sport. He last fought in February 2022, when he was defeated by Jared Cannonier.

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The American fighter's last victory came in September 2021 when he beat Darren Till. However, he’s previously stated that his next fight will be his last.

Dricus’ rise up the ranks

Du Plessis’ last victory also came against Till, with the South African beating the British MMA fighter at UFC 282, MMA Fighting reported. He’s won his last six professional fights, with four of those being in the UFC.

Stillknocks, as he is known, is eyeing being a part of the title picture by the end of the year in the UFC, but will face stiff competition to get there. Brunson has a record of 23 wins and eight losses.

Du Plessis wins in three

Dricus du Plessis is still undefeated in the UFC. The South African fighter secured a submission victory at UFC 282, beating Darren Till in the third round, Sports Brief reported.

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Du Plessis came out swinging in round one and landed 60 unanswered strikes in the first few minutes of round one.

Stillknocks was close to getting a stoppage win in the first round, but Till managed to get back into the fight a bit, until a third-round submission finish.