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.
Sean Strickland’s head coach comments on the brewing rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev… ‘They’re probably messaging each other’
Ahead of his UFC 312 main event against Dricus Du Plessis, Sean Strickland's head coach, Eric Nicksick has commented on his rivalry with Khamzat Chimaev.
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.
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 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,
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.
Chael Sonnen shares honest opinion on Sean Strickland losing to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297, previews UFC 312 rematch: "That's not what I saw"
Chael Sonnen has stated that he doesn't agree with Sean Strickland's assessment that he won his first encounter against Dricus du Plessis.
Dricus du Plessis sends Sean Strickland an ominous message ahead of UFC 312 title rematch
Despite previous travel concerns, Strickland will make the trip to Australia to meet again with du Plessis, who snagged the UFC middleweight title from him in their first matchup. Between their two scheduled bouts, du Plessis defended the belt by submitting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 to rein in a new era in the division.
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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 rips ‘Fake Muslim’ Khamzat Chimaev after booking UFC 312 title fight: ‘Stay in your lane’
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Watch: Dana White calls Merab Dvalishvili his ‘mini Strickland’
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Sean Strickland claps back at "scum" Khamzat Chimaev’s post-training mock: "You su*ked off a dictator for a G wagon"
Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev continued their heated exchange on social media, with Strickland adding fuel to the fire ...