Completed MMA Bout

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Martin van Staden

Main Event | EFC Worldwide Vacant Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs

Dricus Du Plessis defeats Martin van Staden via Submission at 3:59 of Round 3

Dricus "Stillknocks" Du Plessis
Martin "The Punisher" van Staden

Du Plessis
Submission
Round 3

Dricus Du Plessis Martin van Staden

"Stillknocks" "The Punisher"

7-1-0   Pro Record At Fight   15-8-0
Climbed to 8-1   Record After Fight   Fell to 15-9
Vacant   Title   Vacant
South Africa   Nationality   South Africa
Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa   Fighting out of   Sunninghill, Johaannesburg, South Africa
22 years, 5 months, 3 days   Age at Fight  
169.8 lbs (77.0 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   169.8 lbs (77.0 kgs)
6'1" (185cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
76.0" (193cm)   Reach   N/A
Team CIT   Gym   Fight Fit Militia
EFC Worldwide 50
  • Bout Information
  • Event: EFC Worldwide 50
  • Date: Friday 06.17.2016 at 10:45 AM ET
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Sun City Resort
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Sun City, North West Province, 0316, South Africa
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary:
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Du Plessis Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • van Staden Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: EFC Worldwide Vacant Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Vacant
  • Event Links:

Du Plessis vs. van Staden Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 75  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
van Staden
5%
Du Plessis
95%
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