UFC recently wrapped up its final PPV of the year, delivering top-notch action and leaving fans eager to see what future matchups will unfold. Building anticipation, the UFC announced a middleweight title rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland. However, Du Plessis has now clarified his preference for a fight with Khamzat Chimaev, although he acknowledges that the rematch with Strickland is what fans want.
The middleweight title rematch is set for UFC 312 on February 8. Although Khamzat Chimaev was also a contender for the title fight, fans had been hoping for a showdown between ‘Borz’ and ‘Stillknocks.’ However, the UFC granted Strickland, a fan-favorite and former middleweight champion, the title shot. Recently, the middleweight champion took to X to clarify that he initially preferred facing Chimaev first. Du Plessis wrote,
“Just for clarification I preferred the Khamzat fight but the rematch is a fight most wanted before Khamzat vs Withaker. I’m not unhappy with the UFC’s decision like I said I’ll fight the man fans think is the next best guy he was promised the fight so Strickland it is.”
Just for clarification I preferred the Khamzat fight but the rematch is a fight most wanted before Khamzat vs Withaker. I’m not unhappy with the UFC’s decision like I said I’ll fight the man fans think is the next best guy he was promised the fight so Strickland it is.
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) December 10, 2024
Du Plessis also expressed that he is not unhappy with the decision. The rematch has thrilled fans, as they loved the brutal bloodbath and heavy punches from the fighters’ first encounter. UFC 312 is shaping up to be an incredibly exciting event for the fans.
UFC 312 Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Event Details
The UFC will be returning to the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia, for UFC 312 on Saturday, February 8. Current champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC Middleweight title in a rematch against former champion Sean Strickland.
The co-main event will feature a UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship bout between two-time champion Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. Additionally, fans can look forward to a heavyweight clash between Justin Tafa and Tallison Teixeira, as well as a lightweight fight between Quillan Salkilld and Anshul Jubli. Although the UFC has not yet announced the full fight card, the confirmed matchups are already generating plenty of excitement.
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