This is the second fight between the two rivals since Du Plessis took the UFC middle weight title from Sean Strickland in January 2024.
In a unanimous decision by the judges, Dricus du Plessis won his fight against Sean Strickland on points. Although the victory was based on judges’ decision, Du Plessis did manage to draw blood in the fourth round.
THE BELT REMAINS IN SOUTH AFRICA 🏆🇿🇦@DricusDuPlessis defeats Sean Strickland at #UFC312 by unanimous decision to become, once again, the middleweight champion of the world! pic.twitter.com/ZdZn75eR7dThis is the second fight between the two rivals since Du Plessis took the UFC middleweight title from Strickland in January 2024.
In the second fight, held in Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, Du Plessis managed to land a punch in Strickland’s face in the fourth round, causing blood to stream from a cut on the American’s nose. 🏆 Exciting night at #UFC312 as Dricus du Plessis defends his middleweight title! 🇿🇦 He secured victory with a unanimous decision over a resilient Sean Strickland, who fought bravely despite a tough battle. 🎉 Full of action in Sydney! #UFC #MMA #DricusDuPlessis #Champion pic.twitter.
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