Ultimate Fighting Calendar
KSWKSW 45 - The Return to Wembley
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Roberto Soldic
CroatiaRoberto Soldic
“Robocop”
1-1-0
RESULT

Roberto Soldic def. Dricus Du Plessis (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 3 · 2:33
Dricus Du Plessis
South AfricaDricus Du Plessis
“Stillknocks”
23-3-0
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Wembley Arena, London, England

Roberto Soldic defeated Dricus Du Plessis by Knockout in round 3 (2:33) in the Welterweight bout of KSW 45 - The Return to Wembley, held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Wembley Arena, London.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Roberto Soldic vs Dricus Du Plessis?

Roberto Soldic defeated Dricus Du Plessis by Knockout in round 3 (2:33) in the Welterweight bout of KSW 45 - The Return to Wembley, held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Wembley Arena, London.

Referee
Tomasz Bronder
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Roberto Soldic 44%56% Dricus Du Plessis

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

1-1-0
Record
23-3-0
1506
Elo rating
1548
1
Win Streak
0
31
Age
32
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
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Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
Switch
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Croatia
Nationality
South Africa

Striking Profile

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SLpM
5.18
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Str. Acc.
48%
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SApM
4.33
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Str. Def.
52%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.22
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TD Acc.
51%
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TD Def.
34%
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Sub. Avg.
0.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Roberto Soldic · 4-1
  • W
    Dagi Arslanaliev
    ONE 171: QatarThu, Feb 20, 2025
    Knockout · R1 · 1:55 · Welterweight
  • L
    Zebaztian Kadestam
    ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes III on Prime VideoSat, May 6, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · Welterweight
  • W
    Mamed Khalidov
    KSW 65 - Khalidov vs. SoldicSat, Dec 18, 2021
    Knockout · R2 · 3:40 · Middleweight
  • W
    Patrik Kincl
    KSW 63 - Crime Of The CenturySat, Sep 4, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 2:55 · Welterweight
  • W
    Michal Materla
    KSW 56 - Materla vs. SoldicSat, Nov 14, 2020
    TKO · R1 · 4:40 · Middleweight
Dricus Du Plessis · 4-1
  • L
    Khamzat Chimaev
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs ChimaevSat, Aug 16, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Sean Strickland
    UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2Sat, Feb 8, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Israel Adesanya
    UFC 305: Du Plessis vs AdesanyaSat, Aug 17, 2024
    Submission · R4 · 3:38 · Middleweight
  • W
    Sean Strickland
    UFC 297: Strickland vs du PlessisSat, Jan 20, 2024
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Robert Whittaker
    UFC 290: Volkanovski vs RodriguezSat, Jul 8, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 2:23 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 10 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
77.0
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Avg takedowns
2.20
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Avg control time
1:45
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Career high strikes
147
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Roberto Soldic
Strike target
Dricus Du Plessis
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Head
59%
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Body
18%
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Leg
23%
Roberto Soldic
Strike position
Dricus Du Plessis
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Distance
82%
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Clinch
8%
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Ground
10%