It covers the entire outcomes of tonight’s UFC 312, together with a rematch for the middleweight title between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland.
Du Plessis (22-2 MMA) and Strickland (29-6 MMA) initially collided at UFC 297 in January 2024.
Since then, Dricus du Plessis has submitted former champion Israel Adesanya in the primary occasion of UFC 305 final August, efficiently defending one 185 pound strap.
In the meantime, Sean Strickland has been preventing as soon as since shedding his South African title 13 months in the past. Brash American defeated Paulo Costa in New Jersey final June with a cut up choice at UFC 302.
Rematch time 👀@dricusduplessis vs @sstricklandmma
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One of many important occasions of UFC 312 begins, with Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland beginning their jabs. Duplesis with physique kick. Strickland with a low kick. “DDP” returns hearth with certainly one of his personal. A stunning head kick from the champion. He throws one other, then a stable low kick. Strickland with a jab. He tries one thing else, nevertheless it’s blocked. In return, a great low kick from the champion. Each males are about to ascertain a jab. “DDP” with a kick to the physique. He comes up with a left hook that he misses. Sean Strickland entrance kicks his physique. Dricus du Plessis has a aspect kick and a low kick on the skin. One other jab from the challenger. Duplesis with a spinning again kick. One other excessive kick will partially hook up with the champion. Strickland with good jabs in return. There may be one minute left within the opening spherical. Duplesis along with his proper hand, then one other left excessive kick. He goes to his physique after which lands straight within the center. Fighter commerce kicks. The horn sounds prefer it’s over spherical one.
Spherical 2 of the UFC 312 important occasion begins, with Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland returning to the strike quickly. Good jabs and low kicks from each males. A stunning physique kick lands for the champion. A superb counter proper challenger. “DDP” jumps with certainly one of his personal. He tries 1-2, however the People reply with a great jab. It attracted the eye of Du Plessis. The champion solutions along with his personal beautiful jab. The excessive kick additionally connects partially. One other good excessive kick results in Strickland’s chin. The output from “DDP” gained him this combat. Some good low kicks from Dricus du Plessis. Jab and Sean Strickland. One other good excessive kick from South Africa. Extra low kicks and jabs had been exchanged. The horn sounds prefer it’s over spherical two.
Spherical 3 of the UFC 312 important occasion begins, and Dricus du Plessis begins one other good kick. Sean Strickland is on the highest proper. “DDP” with jabs and physique kicks. Good proper hand from each males. To date, Doricus has remained a busy fighter. He lands a stunning physique kick. Strickland solutions with a jab. He tears his physique and lands a left hook on the left ground. In return, there’s a straight “DDP” on the fitting. The crown turns into somewhat stressed as some boos seem. A stunning proper hand. “DDP” continues to work on the physique. He lands a pleasant low kick. An enormous spinback fist from the champion. “Tarzan” eats it and would not appear to be within the flaws. One other good proper from the previous champion. He makes this spherical higher, however he nonetheless wants to extend the quantity. An enormous spinback elbow by the champion. That was good. He throws a blocked left excessive kick. Strickland with a jab. “DDP” shoots and lands the primary takedown of the battle.
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Spherical 4 of the UFC 312 important occasion begins, with Dricus du Plessis engaged on his JAB and low kicks. Sean Strickland doubles along with his jab. “DDP” with a stable jab and a kick to the physique. He lands a entrance kick on the challenger’s physique. One other proper hand and Strickland are unsteady. His nostril is damaged and he is backing up now. Dricus du Plessis is attacked by the scent of blood. Sean Strickland solutions with a left hook. “DDP” is now really pushing motion. He needs a end. A stunning brief proper aspect connects. Proper now, a low kick from the champion. Stickland’s nostril is bloody mess. Nonetheless, he lands a great counter to the left. Good proper hand from each males. There are 2 minutes left. One other large 1-2 from the champion. Strickland is hanging there. He lands a pleasant counter to the fitting. One other large 1-2 from “DDP”. The horn finishes spherical 4.
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The fifth closing spherical of the UFC 312 headliner begins, with Sean Strickland having to complete. He goes down some good jabs. “DDP” together with your beautiful proper hand. He goes to his physique after which lands one other proper hand. Physique kick and low kick. The wheel kick is missed, however the champion continues with the fitting hand that connects the flash. Strickland’s frown. Higher punch and quantity from the champion. He’s in cruise management. Strickland with a right-hand counter. That is not sufficient. That is over and we’ll go to the judges’ scorecard.
Official UFC 312 Outcomes: Dricus du Plessis def. Sean Strickland (50-45 x2, 49-46)
Do you wish to see Duplesis combat subsequent after his victory at Strickland tonight in Sydney?
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