Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has shared his thoughts on the official announcement of his rematch against the current division champion, South African Dricus Du Plessis. The fight is set to take place on February 9 in Sydney, Australia, as part of UFC 312.
Time to bring back from freedom to Australia. Deny Depose Defend.. No idea where this saying is from or who said it but I like. Real catchy…
Sean Strickland on his X account
In 2023, Strickland criticized the Australian government for its lack of freedom of speech. He recalled the story of a pregnant Australian woman who was arrested for questioning the need for strict lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic on her social media.
The first encounter between the two fighters took place in January 2024 at UFC 297, where Dricus emerged victorious by a split decision. Du Plessis boasts a record of 22 wins and 2 losses, while Strickland has 29 wins and 6 losses.