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Who Is Dricus Du Plessis’ Girlfriend? Meet Vasti Spiller, the Woman Behind ‘Stillknocks’

Meet the fiancée of UFC champion Dricus du Plessis, Vasti Spiller.

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Dricus du Plessis (23-2), better known to fans as “DDP,” has carved his name into UFC history as South Africa’s first-ever UFC champion after defeating Sean Strickland. The 31-year-old middleweight powerhouse sits at No. 4 in the men’s pound-for-pound rankings, a testament to his relentless rise.

His journey began early, with judo at age five, wrestling at 12, and then kickboxing at 14, where he claimed gold at the 2012 WAKO World Championships, becoming South Africa’s first medalist.

Yet, the limited prospects of kickboxing pushed him toward MMA. Before the UFC spotlight, du Plessis held titles with Poland’s KSW and South Africa’s EFC, dominating both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. A former rugby player and lifelong supporter of the Springboks, he even left behind an agricultural economics degree to chase the fighting.

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Dricus Du Plessis’ Girlfriend

Dricus du Plessis’ girlfriend, now fiancée, is Vasti Spiller. On January 31, 2025, Dricus du Plessis’ birthday celebration turned into a life-changing moment when the former UFC Middleweight Champion proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Vasti Spiller. The two had been together for a year and a half.

The proposal was captured on video during the party and later shared by Spiller on Instagram with the heartfelt caption, “No longer two, but one…” The couple’s bond has grown stronger as Spiller has stood by du Plessis’ side through his rise in the UFC.

SA's champion fighter Dricus du Plessis proposed to his now-fiancé, Vasti Spiller, at his 31st birthday bash. 💍https://t.co/UaDZ694xGO
— womanandhome_sa (@womanandhome_sa) January 15, 2025

What Is Vasti Spiller’s Profession?

Vasti Spiller is a professional photographer and entrepreneur, with her firm being Bharuch Photography. She also participates in the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food for the underprivileged, and is also a children’s book author.

Beyond that, she is deeply rooted in the fitness world and coaches kickboxing classes at CIT Gym. Her career reflects the same passion and drive that fuels du Plessis inside the octagon.

South African UFC champion Dricus du Plessis proposed to his girlfriend Vasti Spiller at his birthday celebration in Pretoria this week. https://t.co/9aLqmTigvE
— News24 🇿🇦 (@News24) January 17, 2025

Does Dricus Du Plessis Have a Wife?

No, Dricus du Plessis does not have a wife yet. But he is engaged to Vasti Spiller.

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.