Du Plessis ‘Preferred Khamzat Fight’ Over Strickland

Chael Sonnen expects Sean Strickland 'to fight better' in Dricus Du Plessis rematch at UFC 312
Chael Sonnen sees Sean Strickland coming out with an extra fire in the rematch against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.
Dricus Du Plessis Would Have Preferred to Face Khamzat Chimaev Over Sean Strickland
Dricus Du Plessis is set to fight Sean Strickland in a championship rematch for the middleweight strap at UFC 312 in February. Du Plessis narrowly defeated
Sean Strickland’s Coach Explains Picking Dricus Du Plessis As ‘Toughest Challenge’ Over Khamzat Chimaev
For his head coach at Xtreme Couture, Eric Nicksick, the next few months will be all about looking at what they need to do differently in order to defeat Du Plessis in Sydney, Australia. Their first meeting at UFC 297 came down to a close split decision that saw the South African become the 185-pound champion.
Dricus Du Plessis Reacts to Sean Strickland Rematch, Says It Wasn't His 'Preferred' Fight
Dricus Du Plessis has revealed that his UFC 312 rematch with Sean Strickland wasn't the fight he wanted, but he's "not unhappy" with the UFC's decision to make the fight. Du Plessis and Strickland fought in the first PPV of 2024,
Robert Whittaker: Khamzat Chimaev beats UFC 312 headliners Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland
Middleweight champion Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) will rematch Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) in the UFC 312 main event Feb. 8 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC), who ran through Whittaker for a first-round submission at UFC 308 in October, is expected to face the winner.
WATCH: Dricus du Plessis smashes Sean Strickland cake
Martin Bester also surprised the UFC Champion with a cake featuring Strickland's face—though the cake didn't last long. Du Plessis smashed the cake, perhaps hinting at the outcome of their second fight. Tune in to the ' Breakfast with Martin Bester ', on weekdays from 06:00 - 09:00. Stream the show live here or download our mobile app here.
Dricus Du Plessis Reveals What Sets Him Apart: ‘I Don’t Mind Getting Punched in the Face’
Dricus Du Plessis, the UFC Middleweight Champion, has made it clear that his approach to fighting sets him apart from others in the division. In a recent
Robert Whittaker Predicts Dricus Du Plessis Vs. Sean Strickland Rematch At UFC 312, Says Khamzat Chimaev Will Dominate Both DDP And 'Tarzan'
Robert Whittaker shared his early UFC 312 main event prediction “The Reaper” thinks Khamzat Chimaev can beat both Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland Robert Whittaker doesn’t see Dricus du Plessis vs.
Robert Whittaker: Neither Dricus Du Plessis Nor Sean Strickland Could Stop Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling
Robert Whittaker shares his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev’s potential dominance over Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals the conversations that led to a Sean Strickland rematch
UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has revealed the conversations that led to his UFC 312 fight against Sean Strickland instead of Khamzat Chimaev.
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Dricus Du Plessis explains the real reason he is fighting Sean Strickland instead of Khamzat Chimaev
Strickland is arguably the more popular, and most definitely the more reliable, option than Chimaev, who has made a habit of ...
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Dricus du Plessis claims Khamzat Chimaev fight was discussed before UFC 312 booking against Sean Strickland
Dricus du Plessis says a fight with Khamzat Chimaev was discussed before his UFC 312 rematch against Sean Strickland was booked.