Dricus Du Plessis vs Trevin Giles — Fight recap

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Trevin Giles by knockout in the second round at 2:41, establishing dominance through superior striking accuracy and grappling control. Du Plessis landed 25 of 48 significant strikes (52% accuracy) while Giles managed only 10 of 32 (31%), a disparity that reflected the South African's methodical approach.

Du Plessis secured two of four takedown attempts and accumulated 1:34 of control time, dictating the pace and preventing Giles from establishing any offensive rhythm. The striking distribution favored Du Plessis across all zones, particularly his leg kicks (11 of 15) and body work (7 of 10), which systematically broke down his opponent.

A knockdown in the second round preceded the finish, as Du Plessis' pressure and precision proved too much for Giles to absorb. The victory reinforced Du Plessis' status as a rising middleweight contender capable of mixing striking with wrestling effectively.