The South African MMA superstar, known for his incredible fighting skills and fiery spirit, has left Mzansi in their feels after proposing to the love of his life.
On Tuesday night, Dricus du Plessis celebrated his birthday in the most unforgettable way. While the crowd expected the usual celebrations for the fighter’s special day, what they didn’t expect was the moment that followed.
While in the spotlight on stage, Du Plessis got down on one knee and asked his fashion model girlfriend, Vasti Spiller, to marry him.
It was one of those moments where you could feel the excitement building in the room. The crowd, initially stunned, quickly erupted in cheers, as the fighter turned to Spiller, the woman who's been by his side through all the highs and lows.
With a proposal that left everyone gasping, the couple shared an embrace as the crowd cheered them on. And yes, you guessed it, she said, “YES!”
Mzansi and the rest of the world have been following his journey for years, cheering him in the octagon and watching him rise as one of the country’s finest sports icons.
Now, fans get to cheer him on in a beautiful new chapter in his life.
Known in the MMA world as Stillknocks, Du Plessis has made a name for himself not just for his killer instincts and skills in the ring but for his resilience and determination that make him a national treasure.
The pair got engaged at a stylish restaurant in Hazelwood’s Upper East Side, Pretoria. The couple have known each other for quite some time, with reports suggesting they first crossed paths at CIT Performance Institute, the gym owned by Du Plessis.
Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet moment, with many taking to Facebook to send their congratulations.
One fan wrote: “Congrats Dricus en Vasti!!! Very difficult to take DDP down but Vasti at least got him to his knees ...”
Another shared: “Congratulations to you both awesome news beautiful couple. 🙏♥️”
And yet another fan wrote: “Congratulations to you both 💞 wishing you many more wonderful years together.”
The love was definitely flowing from all corners!