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Dricus Du Plessis dominated Sean Strickland at UFC 312, defending his middleweight title decisively.

Dricus Du Plessis showcased his dominance at UFC 312, successfully defending his middleweight title against Sean Strickland. The fight, held on February 8, 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, ended with a unanimous decision victory for Du Plessis, with judges scoring it 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46. This decisive win silenced critics who questioned his previous victory over Strickland.

Throughout the match, Du Plessis displayed superior skill and control, even inflicting a severe injury on Strickland by shattering his nose in the fourth round. This victory marked Du Plessis`s second title defense, following his impressive submission win over former champion Israel Adesanya in August. Strickland, who had recently rebounded with a points win over Paulo Costa, was unable to match Du Plessis`s performance.

The event also featured a co-main event where Zhang Weili defended her women’s strawweight title against Tatiana Suarez. Other notable fights on the main card included Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira, Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato, and Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado.

Post-fight, Du Plessis expressed his desire to face Khamzat Chimaev in his next title defense, aiming to solidify his legacy as the greatest middleweight of all time. He indicated a preference for the fight to take place in either South Africa or Saudi Arabia before considering a move up to light heavyweight to challenge Alex Pereira. For more details, visit UFC 312 updates and Du Plessis`s future.

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