By Fan Arch August 14, 2024 03:43
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Dricus du Plessis, who is quickly becoming a household name in the mixed martial arts (MMA) scene, has risen through the ranks to become one of South Africa's hottest fighters. A product of Hatfield, Pretoria, du Plessis was born on Jan. 14, 1994, and the South African first ventured into fight sports when he was just five years old through judo before sliding over to wrestling and kickboxing as time passed. After transitioning to MMA and catching people's attention, Basayev has done more than enough since joining the sport by becoming a WAKO World Champion in K-1.
In his professional MMA career, Du Plessis started in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) and became a dominant competitor inside their organization, holding both welterweight and middleweight titles.Dricus du Plessis has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million, reflecting his success inside the cage alongside with it comes financial rewards.
Detailed Net Worth Breakdown
Fight Earnings
Base Salary: Du Plessis makes a base salary for every fight, which has increased greatly as he continues to improve. For example, he is rumored to have made $300,000 for his title fight against Sean Strickland, indicating what is on the line at this level.
Performance Bonuses:Besides a base salary, du Plessis has remained eligible for performance bonuses. For instance, a win against Robert Whittaker earned him a further $75k to add to his winning purse and another $50k in post-fight bonuses Performance of the Night.
Total Earnings: In his professional fighting career so far, du Plessis amassed a fight record of 21 wins and two losses, with the majority coming through knockout or submission. This allows him to make a significant sum of money in his fight purses and also from bonuses.
Sponsorship Deals
Over the years, Du Plessis has also snapped many endorsem*nt deals, which helped bolster his wealth. Notable sponsors include:
- Ultimate Sports Nutrition
- Vivify U
- SuperSport
- Hennies
These collaborations give him double-bolstered financial backing and greater visibility as an ambulant warrior. As his brand grows, more companies will likely want a piece of the action now that he has won a title.
Early Career Earnings
At the beginning of his career, du Plessis made most of his money in EFC for significantly smaller purses than those he now fights under the UFC banner. Still, his tenure at EFC laid the foundation for him to eventually transition into billion-dollar territory when he signed with UFC.
UFC Earnings Growth
Upon entering the UFC, du Plessis has seen his payouts rise exponentially. His current UFC run is 7-0, with five wins by stoppage, which has helped his ascension to legitimate contender status and gained him larger fight purses, not forgetting performance bonuses, of course.
With du Plessis as a champion, he is expected to receive part of the pay-per-view buys for his fights on top of his salary. This model is typical for top-flight fighters and can boost their overall earnings, especially championship bouts.
Lifestyle and Investments
Dricus du Plessis's lifestyle as a successful athlete has long been merely down to prudent money management and some good investments.
Lifestyle Choices
Although the nuances of du Plessis' daily lifestyle are not as widely published, it's obvious he prefers to keep his personal life behind closed doors. He focuses on his training and competing, which bodes well for his resting assets, both in terms of career ambitions and money.
Future Outlook
Continued Success in MMA
It sounds like if Du Plessis consistently wins and especially keeps his title activations up with fights to defend the belt, so will his pay. In the case of title fights, the structure that UFC employs actually increases purses and bonuses substantially for fighters who do their jobs well, most notably in terms of winning.
Endorsem*nt Opportunities
The additional amount that goes to the winner can potentially increase his net worth a fair bit as not only champion player du Plessis also expects some better deals. It tends to be fairly attractive for companies wanting athletes who have been there, done that, and just want someone quick on their books.
Potential Business Ventures
In the future, du Plessis could also consider business ventures that work with his brand. One example might be if he launched a line of products based on fitness and trained it, opened gym clubs, or took to public speaking/coaching, which can add to his financial growth.
Dricus du Plessis is a star on the rise in Mixed Martial Arts and does well with his money, based on what we learned about how much he earned up to this point in his fighting career. Du Plessis, currently estimated to be worth between $1 million and $5 Million, seems set for further success in both the ring and outside. His fortunes are set to increase as he increases, and it is anticipated that his financial standing will be amongst South Africa's most powerful sports figures in the coming years.
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