Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland prediction, pick: Will UFC 312 rematch be as close as first fight?
With both fighters being deceptively difficult to kill, their first encounter back at UFC 297 ended up being a tactical, back-and-forth battle that saw Du Plessis narrowly scrape out a split decision win on the scorecards to become the new champion at 185 pounds.
Du Plessis puts middleweight title on the line in rematch with Strickland in UFC 312
This is the second title defense for the 31-year-old Du Plessis (22-2), a -210 favorite at BetMGM Sportsbook. He defeated Israel Adesanya with a fourth-round submission Aug. 17 in Perth, Australia.
UFC 312 -- Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2: Five biggest storylines to watch in Australia
For the seventh time overall and first since 2023, the UFC will return to Australia's largest city when UFC 312 arrives on Saturday inside Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena. A pair of title fights top the marquee as Dricus du Plessis aims for the second defense of his UFC middleweight title when he rematches Sean Strickland in the main event.
UFC 312: Make your predictions for Du Plessis-Strickland 2, Weili-Suarez title fights in Sydney
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UFC 312 pre-event facts: Inside Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland rematch
The UFC's second numbered event of 2025 goes down Saturday with UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Two championship fights take center stage "Down Under," with Dricus Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) and Sean Strickland (29-6 MMA,
UFC 312 fight card: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2
Saturday’s UFC 312 fight card is headlined by a middleweight championship rematch between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland.
UFC 312 'Embedded,' No. 2: They love Sean Strickland in Australia
In the second episode of UFC 312 “Embedded,” Sean Strickland feels the love from fans while walking the streets of Sydney.
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Headlines Australia’s PPV Event—Who Else Is Fighting?
Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 leads Australia’s PPV event. Check out the full fight card and details.
Strickland Wipes Out Ahead Of UFC 312
Video: Sean Strickland falls from his motorcycle during Episode 1 of UFC 312 "Embedded" just a few days ahead of his Dricus Du Plessis title fight in Sydney.
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Tatiana Suarez Is Ready For Her Championship Moment at UFC 312
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Khamzat Chimaev posts troll video of Sean Strickland crying ahead of UFC 312
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Sean Strickland dismisses staph infection speculation before UFC 312: 'I'm immune'
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Following UFC Seattle withdrawal, Dominick Cruz officially announces his retirement
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