UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is a man of many talents. Du Plessis was eliminated from South Africa’s version of “The Masked Singer,” a weekly televised singing competition in which celebrity judges have to figure out the identities of celebrities who perform while concealing their identities in elaborate costumes. The UFC middleweight champion had been performing as “Wildebeest.” On Monday’s episode, Du Plessis performed One Republic’s hit single “Counting Stars,” and he sounded pretty damn good doing it! But alas, it was the end of the road. Watch ( via X ): Give it up one last time for this sexy beast, Wildebeest! RT if you’re sad to see him go… #MaskedSingerSA pic.twitter.com/gyWqgCurgX — The Masked Singer South Africa (@MaskedSingerZA) May 6, 2024 Afterward, Du Plessis shared his thoughts on his love for music, participating on the show, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Masked Singer South Africa (@maskedsingerza) The champion is keeping himself busy as he preps for his next title defense, which is expected to be against former champion and heated rival Israel Adesanya at a date to be announced. More Blue Corner! UFC 301 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media Video: The Rock posts MMA training footage in preparation for role in 'The Smashing Machine' Video: Dana White's Contender Series alum's brutal KO perfectly filmed from craziest angle you might ever see Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 301 with AC/DC x 3 Video: Alex Pereira forces Daniel Cormier to plead for help with takedown: 'Stop this guy'