Dricus du Plessis Dominates Sean Strickland in UFC 312 Rematch
Dricus du Plessis solidified his dominance over Sean Strickland in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312, retaining his middleweight title with a commanding unanimous decision victory. The event took place on February 8, 2025, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, where du Plessis (23-2) showcased his superiority over Strickland (29-7) in a near-shutout performance. Judges scored the bout 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 in favor of the South African champion.
The fight was a stark contrast to their first encounter in January 2024, which du Plessis won by a narrow majority decision. This time, du Plessis left no doubt, breaking Strickland’s nose in the fourth round with a powerful right hand. Strickland struggled to recover, visibly affected by the injury as du Plessis pursued him relentlessly. Despite Strickland’s occasional jabs and counters, he was unable to match du Plessis’ volume or precision, particularly with the left head kick that found consistent success throughout the fight.
Du Plessis, who landed 129 total strikes, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “I wanted a submission, a KO, or an absolute five-round domination, and that’s what I got.” Strickland, who had expressed confidence in the rematch, admitted the broken nose impacted his performance, saying it “somewhat took him out of the bout.”
With this victory, du Plessis cements his place as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC, while Strickland’s hopes for redemption fade. The middleweight division now looks ahead to potential challenges for du Plessis, including undefeated contenders, as he continues to build his legacy as champion.
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