South African UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis is engaged to Vasti Spiller, his longtime partner who recently accepted his proposal early in 2025. Fans curious about the personal life of the fighter known as ‘Stillknocks’ now know he is preparing to marry Spiller after more than a year of dating.

The couple’s relationship became publicly known during a UFC Embedded episode leading up to UFC 297 in January 2024, confirming their steady romance has lasted at least 20 months. Although the precise date of their engagement remains private, Spiller’s social media accounts confirm the milestone took place at the start of the year.

Vasti Spiller, originally from South Africa, is a boxing coach and also runs a photography business named Baruch Photography. Aside from her professional endeavors, she acts as a brand ambassador for the B Loved Foundation. Their social media presence reveals a warm and affectionate partnership, sharing glimpses of their engagement ceremony and day-to-day moments together.

Wedding Plans and Privacy in Their Relationship

While the exact date for Dricus du Plessis and Vasti Spiller’s wedding has not yet been revealed, details suggest that plans for their marriage are actively underway. The couple aims to officially tie the knot sometime soon, possibly before the end of the year, depending upon du Plessis’ fighting schedule and commitments inside the octagon.

Despite sharing engaging snapshots online, both du Plessis and Spiller maintain discretion about the more private aspects of their relationship, likely due to their significant public profiles in sport and media. For now, they enjoy a happy and committed bond, with anticipation building for the moment Vasti becomes Mrs. du Plessis.

As du Plessis prepares for the major upcoming bout at UFC 319—where he enters the octagon as an underdog—his fiancée will surely be by his side offering her full support ahead of the fight.

Clarifying Rumors About Dricus du Plessis’ Personal Life

Questions about du Plessis’ sexual orientation have been addressed by the clear fact of his engagement to Vasti Spiller. The couple has been together for over 20 months, focusing on building a future and planning their wedding.

Past opponents have sometimes tried to unsettle du Plessis with provocative comments questioning his identity, but such tactics have failed to affect his performance inside the octagon, where he remains undefeated in the UFC.

These psychological strategies will likely persist as he continues his professional career, yet du Plessis appears unfazed, with his relationship and upcoming marriage providing stability and motivation beyond the fighting arena.

The timing of their wedding will likely depend on du Plessis’ performance and schedule after UFC 319.

A Look Back at Dricus du Plessis’ Previous Relationship

Before his current engagement, Dricus du Plessis was reportedly involved with South African model Nastassja Ras. Although details about their relationship are scarce, some older photos surfaced that linked them together.

Both du Plessis and Ras kept the relationship very private, and over time, they have distanced themselves publicly, no longer following each other on social media. This indicates that du Plessis has moved forward and is now fully committed to his fiancée, Vasti Spiller.