Dricus Du Plessis will look to leave no doubt when he runs things back with Sean Strickland in the UFC 312 main event.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland preview
Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) by split decision to claim the middleweight title at UFC 297 last January – a result Strickland has protested ever since.
Since then, Du Plessis retained his title with a fourth-round submission of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August.
Strickland, meanwhile, rebounded from his title loss with a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in June. He opted to wait for his opportunity at a rematch and will get his wish.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland odds
Odds suggest we could be looking at another tightly contested matchup. According to DraftKings, Du Plessis is a slight -130 favorite over Strickland, who’s listed as a +110 underdog.
How to watch Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 312
- When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 (February 9 locally)
- Where: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view
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