A modern middleweight rivalry comes on Sunday morning on Syndey, Australia.
Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by split decision to become the 185 pound champion at UFC 297 in January 2024.
After he has submitted Israel Adesanya to defend his belt, 'DDP' has to decline with Sean Strickland.
Another victory here will cement Duus Du Plessis as the true champion and possibly end his rivalry with the crazy American forever. Will that happen? Let's see what the bloody elbow staff says about UFC 312.
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Dricus Du Plessis supported to beat Sean Strickland by the writers of Bloody Elbow
Jordan Ellis: “I support Dricus du Plessis to defend his belt. I believe that the champion brought him to the next level, while Sean Strickland is the same hunter that he has always been. It will be a difficult fight again, but 'DDP' will have that extra equipment to get the job done when the times get hard. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by KO/TKO
Donagh Corby: “Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis both have the kind of fan bases that like to rewrite history about how impressive their victories have been. For that reason you may remember that the first fight is a back and forth war for the centuries that you would like to see again. In fact, you can deliver quite a bit of a lot of strickland and expect more unorthodoxes from DDP. If it goes five rounds, what I think it will do, don't expect you to enjoy yourself thoroughly. “
Prediction: Sean Strickland by decision
Jamie Theodosi: “I tend to go to Dricus du Plessis. Their first encounter at UFC 297 was Razor Close, but I think Dricus has shown more well -finished and the ability to change his approach. He also proved that his cardio is not as bad as it seemed for the first time, which I think it will be the key in this fight. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by decision
Tom Llewellyn: “The UFC 312 headliner is expected to go to a decision, but after a whole year of hearing Sean Strickland on social media, Dricus Du Plessis wants to silence the former champion once and for all. The South African has proven that he is able to score Highlight-Reel Knockouts (USA Robert Whittaker) and slick entries on the ground (USA Adesanya), while Strickland has scored only one finish in the last four years … Simply put; One man has finishing, the other not. '
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by KO/TKO
Curtis Calhoun: “Don't expect Sean Strickland's attempt at a pre-fighting spact with Dricus du Plessis for a long time. While Strickland and Du Plessis will exchange shots on the feet during another five -round war, the superior ground game of Du Plessis will be too much for Strickland to overcome, especially in the championship rounds. If Du Plessis succeeds in the final under minutes of strickland, he could win a victory of a stopping. But I predict their second fight to go to the score cards, but this time a little decent. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by decision
Mat Riddle: “As much as I think Sean Strickland could make his way to a decision, I have underestimated Dricus du Plessis Constant in his UFC fights. 'DDP' should have a grab, and I believe he will use this to his advantage, perhaps pick up a late Club & Sub finish. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis
Kyle Dimond: “It is hard to imagine that Sean Strickland is changing his style for the Rematch and while Dricus du Plessis did not look nice, he received how he could win rounds against his next challenger. By throwing large shots with a high output for three rounds, he should be able to achieve another decision and I see strickland not doing enough damage to finish it. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by decision
James Sweetnam: “Dricus du Plessis is not your conventional champion. It is not slippery like Israel Adesanya or blessed with formidable gripping skills such as Islam Makhachev. At first glance, you could be forgiven that you are behind it to find out how on earth the South African reached the top of the MMA -Berg in the first place. But although his talent may not be clear, it is unmistakable there, with Du Plessis beating a series of UFC icons. Somehow he makes his unorthodox style work, with apparently everyone he encounters in a state of complete and astonishment about what the man will do for them below. Therefore, while Sean Strickland came close to him last time, I believe that 'Stillnocks' will find a way to win again and to continue to rule over the middleweight division. “
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis
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