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.
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 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
“Want It to Be Legit Without Excuses”- Fans Revolt Against Khamzat Chimaev’s Backup Status for Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland at UFC 312
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland engaged in a heated online battle after Dana White announced ‘Tarzan’s fight with Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312. The post “Want It to Be Legit Without Excuses”- Fans Revolt Against Khamzat Chimaev’s Backup Status for Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland at UFC 312 appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 312 main event
Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) dethroned Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) by split decision to claim the middleweight title at UFC 297 last January – a result Strickland has protested ever since. Since then, Du Plessis retained his title with a fourth-round submission of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August.
Dricus Du Plessis Calls Sean Strickland’s Style ‘Boring’ and ‘Unentertaining’ – ‘I’m Here to Give Fans a Show’
Dricus Du Plessis isn’t particularly fond of Sean Strickland’s pitter-pattering inside the Octagon. After securing a split decision victory over Strickland last January to claim the middleweight title, the two will run it back on February 8 when the promotion heads back to Sydney, Australia for UFC 312.
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,
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.
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.
“Attempted Murder” – Dricus Du Plessis Promises To Silence Robbery Critics In Rematch With Sean Strickland
UFC Champion Dricus Du Plessis looks to silence doubters and critics in a heated rematch with Sean Strickland.
Robert Whittaker: Khamzat Chimaev beats UFC 312 headliners Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland
Robert Whittaker doesn't see how Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland can stop Khamzat Chimaev's grappling. 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.
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Dricus du Plessis explains why he had more striking success against Sean Strickland than Israel Adesanya
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Sean Strickland Slams ‘Scum’ Khamzat Chimaev For Post-Training Mock: ‘Bro Isn’t Even a F***ing Man At This Point’
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