Dricus Du Plessis Flaunts R4.5m Car Months After Losing UFC Title to Khamzat Chimaev
- Dricus du Plessis is back trending again on social media months after losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev
- The South African combat sport star was seen flaunting an expensive ride in his recent post on Instagram
- The 31-year-old's post on social media sparked different reactions from fans and followers online
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South African Mixed Martial Arts star Dricus Du Plessis has turned heads on social media a few months after losing his UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev, as he showed off a R4.5 million luxury car.
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The 31-year-old lost his UFC middleweight belt to Chimaev after losing to the Russian-born fighter at UFC 319, which was held at the United Centre in Chicago on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Chimaev completely controlled all five rounds, outclassing Du Plessis in striking and finishing with a commanding 529-45 score.
Du Plessis shows off expensive car online
Despite the defeat to Chimaev, Du Plessis is still rated as one of the best in his category in the UFC and also one of the richest after making a huge amount from the bout.
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The South African fighter took to his social media account to flaunt a Mercedes-AMG G-Class in his recent Instagram post.
"Damn, it’s always good to roll up with @mercedesbenzsa," the former UFC middleweight champion captioned his post on Instagram.
According to Mercedes-Benz's official SA website, the Mercedes-AMG G-Class is worth approximately R4.5 million in the automobile market.
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Du Plessis’ lavish purchase has sparked plenty of reactions among fans, with some praising him for enjoying the rewards of his hard-fought career, while others see it as a bold statement of confidence ahead of his next UFC chapter.
Reactions as du Plessis flaunts expensive car
franksanturbano said:
"Champ is here 👑"
brendan.venter999 wrote:
"Dream car my champ."
stozdla_21 shared:
"Greatest SA Mixed Martial Artist."
at.chris7 commented:
"will always be my champ!"
oscarthorbjornsen reacted:
"Can’t wait to see your return 🙏"
terrence__ng responded:
"Please take the zero off khamzat’s record I miss you as champ bro🔥"
qquincyp_ added:
"Good man, soon to be a two time champion🔥"
Mercedes-AMG G-Class specifications
The Mercedes-AMG G-Class complies with the EU6b emissions standard, has a 100/12-litre fuel tank capacity (including reserve), uses Petrol Plus, and features a fuel delivery system designed to optimise consumption and emissions.
The Mercedes-Benz car engine has a capacity of 3,982 cc, delivering 430 kW (585 hp) of power and 850 Nm of torque, with a V-type cylinder arrangement.
The car produces 430 kW (585 hp) of power, accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds, and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h.
The chassis is fitted with 275/50 R20 113W XL tyres on both the front and rear. The vehicle has a permissible gross weight of 3,200 kg, with a kerb weight of 2,640 kg and a payload capacity of 560 kg.
It offers a towing capacity of 750 kg unbraked and up to 3,500 kg braked, with a permissible braked towing limit of 140 kg at a 12% incline. The maximum roof load is 150 kg, while the luggage compartment provides between 640 and 2,010 litres of space.
Etzebeth and wife flaunt R5.5m ride
Briefly News also reported that Eben Etzebeth and his wife were spotted showing off a R5.5 million ride in one of their posts on social media.
The post came in one of their visit to Johannesburg, with other South African celebrities reacting to the picture.
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