Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC 312 main event

Dricus Du Plessis is a slight favorite to beat Sean Strickland in their UFC 312 title rematch.

[autotag]Dricus Du Plessis[/autotag] will look to leave no doubt when he runs things back with [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag] in the UFC 312 main event.

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland preview

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.

Strickland, meanwhile, rebounded from his title loss with a unanimous decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in June. He opted to wait for his opportunity at a rematch and will get his wish.

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland odds

Odds suggest we could be looking at another tightly contested matchup. According to DraftKings, Du Plessis is a slight -130 favorite over Strickland, who’s listed as a +110 underdog.

How to watch Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 312

  • When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 (February 9 locally)
  • Where: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view

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