The highly anticipated rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland is set to headline UFC 312 on Sunday morning (SA time), at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. This bout marks Du Plessis’s second defence of the UFC Middleweight Championship, a title he claimed from Strickland in their initial encounter at UFC 297 in January 2024. Let’s look at the best bets for this fight.
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In their first meeting, Du Plessis secured a split-decision victory over Strickland, a fight that was closely contested and left room for debate among fans and analysts. Since then, Du Plessis has successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya, showcasing his versatile skill set and resilience. His fighting style is characterised by a high output of significant strikes, averaging 6.18 per minute, and a solid grappling game with an average of 3.04 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Strickland, known for his striking prowess, lands an average of 6.01 significant strikes per minute. Following his loss to Du Plessis, he rebounded with a split-decision win over Paulo Costa, demonstrating his determination to reclaim the middleweight title. Strickland has been vocal about his belief that the first fight was a robbery, adding an extra layer of intensity to this rematch.
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Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland 2
Dricus du Plessis via Submission
Winning Method
Odds are subject to change.
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Given the competitive nature of their previous bout and the improvements both fighters have likely made, this rematch is expected to be closely contested.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Dricus Du Plessis to win at 1.50.
Best Bet: Fight to go the distance at 1.59.
Value Bet: Du Plessis to win by decision at 2.54.
