MMA fans look forward to the much-awaited fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Strickland. The UFC 312 event will be a rematch between the two fighters who met in January 2024 in Canada. The popular South African UFC champion, Dricus Du Plessis won the UFC middleweight title through a split decision in a five-round bout. Apart from the Sean Strickland vs Dricus main event, UFC 312 will feature other thrilling fights. Will Du Plessis win the middleweight title for the second time? Find more about the fight date, venue, tickets, and how to watch.
When is the Dricus Du Plessis vs Strickland Fight?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland rematch will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, (Sunday morning SA time) at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Early Prelims will start at 6:00 p.m. ET, Prelims at 8:00 p.m. ET, and PPV Card at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis Tale of the Tape
| Dricus Du Plessis | Sean Strickland | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | South Africa | America |
| Age | 31 | 33 |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Total Fights | 24 | 35 |
| Record | 22-2 | 29-6 |
Strickland vs Du Plessis Fight Card
The main event of the UFC 312 fight will feature a rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland. Strawweight champion Zhang Weili will also fight the undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez. Below is the summary of the UFC 312 fight card.
| Main Card | Preliminary Card | Early Prelims |
|---|---|---|
| Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland, Middleweight title | Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos, Featherweight | Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset, Welterweight |
| Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez, Strawweight title | Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev, Lightweight | Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli, Lightweight |
| Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira, Heavyweight | Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil, Flyweight | Hyun Sung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel, Flyweight |
| Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato, Light heavyweight | Colby Thicknesse vs. Aleksandre Topuria, Bantamweight | |
| Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado, Welterweight |
Du Plessis vs Strickland Tickets
The tickets for the UFC 312 event are available on the official UFC website. You can also buy the ticket from other ticketing websites like Viagogo and Seatpin. The price of the tickets varies depending on the seating arrangements you choose.
How to Watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
Fans in different parts of the world can watch the early prelims, prelims, and the main for the UFC 312 event. Here is how to watch the event in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Africa. If your region is not mentioned below, you can find the full list of places and how to watch the event on the UFC official website.
United States
- Main Card: 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT on ESPN+;
- Prelims: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on ESPN 2 and ESPN+;
- Early Prelims: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass;
Canada
- Main Card: 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT on: UFC FIGHT PASS, Sportsnet+, Rogers, Telus, Bell, Indigo, SaskTel, DAZN, Rumble, and YouTube;
- Prelims: 8pm ET / 5pm PT on Sportsnet and TVA Sports;
- Early Prelims: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT on UFC FIGHT PASS;
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
- Main Card: 3 am GMT (Sunday) on TNT Sports and Discovery+;
- Prelims: 1 am GMT (Sunday) on UFC FIGHT PASS, TNT Sports and Discovery+;
- Early Prelims: 11 pm GMT on UFC FIGHT PASS;
Africa
- Main Card: 4 am (Sunday) WAT / 5 am (Sunday) SAST on SuperSport Action and UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS;
- Prelims: 2 am (Sunday) WAT / 3 am (Sunday) SAST on UFC FIGHT PASS and SuperSport Action;
- Early Prelims: 12 am (Sunday) WAT / 1 am (Sunday) SAST on UFC FIGHT PASS;
Strickland Vs Du Plessis Odds
UFC fans can place bets on this fight and stand a chance to win. The following is a comparison of the odds for Sean Strickland Dricus Du Plessis fight with top bookmakers in South Africa. The odds are subject to change.
| Bookmaker | Hollywoodbets | Betway | Supabets | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland | 0.48, 1.6 | 1.51, 2.60 | 1.49, 2.63 | 2.70, 1.48 |
What Does Du Plessis Say?
Dricus Du Plessis discusses rematch with Sean Strickland for UFC 312. This is what the fighter said about the upcoming fight:
I don’t see this fight going – I mean, we might see the championship rounds in rounds four and five – but there’s just no way that we’re seeing the final bell… I’m prepared for a stand-up war, I’m prepared for the ground game, and I’m prepared to do whatever’s necessary [to win] this fight.
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