
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
- Feb 9, 2025, Sydney, Australia
The highly anticipated rematch between Dricus du Plessis, the current middleweight champion, and Sean Strickland promises UFC fans a night of exciting sport.
Strickland will have his sights firmly set on reclaiming the middleweight title, as he lost it to du Plessis in 2024, with the latter winning by split decision.
If you are excited to see the fighters go head-to-head in the Octagon, keep reading for all the latest details on Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland, including its date, time, main card, preliminary card, and broadcasting information.
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What is the Fight Date for du Plessis vs Strickland?
The rematch between Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2025. The fight will be hosted at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Who is Likely to Win the Rematch?
Many bookies favor Dricus du Plessis to win the rematch against Sean Strickland in February 2025.
However, Strickland has earned the middleweight title in the past and will likely have a point to prove when returning to the Octagon.
Many believe Strickland might be scared to face du Plessis again after encountering the South African fighter’s tough style in the ring.
The American fighter recently asked the middleweight champion not to wrestle during the rematch, as he said, “Listen, Dutchman. I’m going to need you to be a man. I’m gonna need you to stand up, not go to your knees, and we’re gonna need to strike like men. I know you like to wrestle, and you like to choke people out, but I’ll make a pact with you, you make a pact with me that we stand up like f***ing men and we settle this s*** like men.”
Who Will the Winner Fight Next?
The winner of du Plessis vs Strickland will likely fight Khamzat Chimaev next; however, there is no official announcement about the next opponent.
Who is on the Main Card?
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland is a co-main event, as Zhang Weili will compete against Tatiana Suarez for the UFC strawweight title on the same night.
Other exciting fights on the main card include:
- Justin Tafa vs Tallison Texeira
- Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Jake Matthews vs Francisco Pardo
- Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos
Who Will Fight on the Preliminary Card?
If you want to watch rising talent battle it out in the Octagon, tune into the preliminary card, as it will feature the following fights:
- Hysung Park vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
- Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Cody Haddon vs Aleksandre Topuria
- Quillan Salkilld vs Anshul Jubli
- Jonathan Micallef vs Kevin Jousset
- Wang Cong vs Bruna Brasil
Where Can I Watch du Plessis vs Strickland?
The UFC 312 main card is scheduled to begin at 10 pm (ET) on ESPN+ PPV in the United States. If you don’t want to watch the preliminary fights, tune into ESPN 2 or ESPN+ at 5 pm (ET).
If you live in the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will start at 10 pm (GMT) on February 9, 2025, and the main event is scheduled for 3 am (GMT) on Sunday, February 10, 2025.
UFC fans in the UK can watch the fights on Discovery+ or TNT Sports; however, you will need the UFC Fight Pass to watch the preliminary rounds. Plus, you can watch the build-up to the fights on talkSPORT’s MMA YouTube channel.