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Sean Strickland calls for Dricus du Plessis rematch after UFC 305: ‘Time for war Dutchman’

Sean Strickland calls for Dricus du Plessis rematch after UFC 305: 'Time for war Dutchman'Former undisputed middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has already been pegged for a title rematch with Dricus du Plessis ahead…

Sean Strickland calls for Dricus du Plessis rematch after UFC 305: 'Time for war Dutchman'

Former undisputed middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has already been pegged for a title rematch with Dricus du Plessis ahead of UFC 305 overnight, however, now that the South African has prevailed, the ex-champion has made his feelings on an immediate rematch clear.

Strickland, the current number one ranked contender, most recently returned to winning ways in the co-main event of UFC 302 back in May in New Jersey, landing a decision win over former title challenger, Paulo Costa.

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The win returned the former gold holder to winning-ways following a prior January loss to the above-mentioned, du Plessis at UFC 297 in January – in hugely controversial circumstances.

As for du Plessis, the Pretoria native continued his stunning, roughshod run through middleweight elites overnight in the main event of UFC 305 in Perth, settling his longstanding grudge with common-foe, Israel Adesanya.

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Battling the City Kickboxing striker over the course of four rounds, du Plessis would land the first defense of the middleweight title – courtesy of a stunning rear-naked choke win, marking an end to their bitter feud in the wake of their matchup.

Dricus du Plessis called out by Sean Strickland at UFC 305

And while he has suggested a pairing with former champion and prior opponent, Robert Whittaker should come first, du Plessis has already been welcomed as a foe by a host of suitors – most notably, Sean Strickland.

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“Time for war Dutchman,” Sean Strickland posted on his official X account in reaction to Dricus du Plessis’ win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. 

And while Strickland has welcomed a rematch with du Plessis, the undisputed middleweight kingpin has already been sought out by incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira – who has vowed to return to his old stomping ground of 185lbs to make good on a title fight with the South African. 

Casey O’Neill Celebrates UFC 305 Win with Dedication to Raygun

UFC 305 Casey O'Neill RaygunCasey O’Neill ended her two-fight skid with a unanimous decision victory over Luana Santos at UFC 305. After the…

UFC 305 Casey O'Neill Raygun

Casey O’Neill ended her two-fight skid with a unanimous decision victory over Luana Santos at UFC 305. After the fight, she unleashed some epic breakdancing moves in homage to Raygun, the viral breakdancing sensation from the 2024 Olympics.

You might be wondering: “Who the f*** is Raygun?” Well, Raygun was the notoriously bad female breakdancer in the green and yellow jumpsuit who participated in the 2024 Olympics. You know, the one who performed so comically bad that they became an immediate overnight sensation?

Casey O’Neill must be quite the fan or have a rad sense of humor because she decided to pay some homage to the Australian breakdancer after her unanimous decision victory at UFC 305.

Casey O’Neill unleashes raygun celebration at uFC 305

During the UFC 305 post-fight press conference, a reporter asked O’Neill how she would rate her post-fight victory dance. O’Neill responded, feeling pretty great about her sick breakdancing moves: “I give that about a 10. I think I did better than she (Raygun) did in the Olympics.”

“I think if they (the Olympic committee),” She continued. “Do bring it (breakdancing) back in 2028, I think I might need to take an MMA hiatus and get a gold medal.”

Now 5-2 in the UFC, it is unclear what may be next for the young Australian MMA fighter. This latest victory definitely improves her stock, and fans can expect her to continue the climb to one day challenging for a UFC title.

Raygun, the Australian breakdancer, has become a twisted combination of Internet sensation and a laughingstock. Some have criticized her intensely for making a mockery of breakdancing, while others have become infatuated with her story. Regardless, she has provided a funny distraction from the world’s more serious issues.

What do you think about Casey O’Neill’s celebration at UFC 305?

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz Gamrot

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz GamrotReturning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis…

UFC 305 bonuses: Dan Hooker scoops extra $50,000 for big win over Mateusz Gamrot

Returning ‘Downunder’ overnight for a pay-per-view setting, the UFC hosted a massive middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya – however, neither managed to scoop any post-fight bonus payment despite their stunning showdown in Perth.

Headlining the flagship return to Australia, incumbent middleweight best, du Plessis landed a spectacular fourth round win over former titleholder, Adesanya, successfully defending his divisional throne for the first time since his January coronation in Canada.

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However, earlier on the card, co-headliner, Kai Kara-France managed to lay waste to hometown favorite, Steve Erceg with a punishing opening round knockout – with the former interim flyweight title challenger landing himself a Performance of the Night bonus to boot.

Dan Hooker earns another post-fight bonus at UFC 305

Opening the five fight main card was a welterweight pairing between Chinese fan-favorite, Li Jingliang, who suffered his first-ever knockout loss in mixed martial arts competition – with Brazilian upstart, Carlos Prates also landing a Performance of the Night bonus.

Felling the returning JIngliang following a two-year sidelining, Prates had dropped the former on almost seven separate occasions over the course of their three round bout – forcing the judges out of the equation with a stunning walk-off, faceplantting knockout win.

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Later on the main card, perennial lightweight contender, Dan Hooker would turn in his third win on the trot – and one of the biggest of his recent career, edging out Mateusz Gamrot with a close split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) win over the surging Pole in a main card clash. 

Carlos Prates stops Li Jingliang with shocking KO in veteran's return - UFC 305 Highlights

Dan Hooker’s post-bout Fight of the Night bonus alongside ex-KSW duel-weight champion, Gamrot would come his sixth post-event bonus in the promotion – following prior paycheck victories against Paul Felder, Dustin Poirier, Hatsu Hioki, Ross Pearson, and James Vick. 

Dricus Du Plessis Gifts Israel Adesanya Backstage In Show of Respect

Dricus du Plessis, Israel AdesanyaUFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis squashed their beef after their wild battle inside the Octagon at UFC 305….

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis squashed their beef after their wild battle inside the Octagon at UFC 305.

Du Plessis rallied to beat Adesanya by fourth-round submission to retain the middleweight title in Perth. After Adesanya appeared to find his timing on the feet, du Plessis’s relentless forward pressure paid big dividends as he knocked down the former titleholder and sank a rear-naked choke.

It was an incredibly entertaining conclusion to the bad blood between du Plessis and Adesanya ahead of UFC 305. The two sides traded barbs for months entering the fight, and some of du Plessis’s trash talk drew an emotional reaction from Adesanya at the pre-fight press conference.

Things took a sharp, positive pivot between du Plessis and Adesanya following their middleweight title fight.

After the event, du Plessis gifted Adesanya a jacket following their epic clash.

Dricus du Plessis gifts Israel Adesanya a jacket after UFC 305

Du Plessis captured the UFC middleweight title by dethroning Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January. He has amassed a 10-fight winning streak overall and is unbeaten in his UFC tenure, with wins against the likes of Robert Whittaker and Darren Till.

Adesanya made his return at UFC 305 after a year-long hiatus from competition. He’s lost back-to-back MMA fights for the first time in his career, after falling to Strickland at UFC 293 last year.

Du Plessis will likely face Strickland next in a rematch of their UFC 297 clash. Meanwhile, it’s uncertain when Adesanya will return to the Octagon, as he admitted after UFC 305 that he’ll take his time.

Du Plessis and Adesanya entered UFC 305 with one of the most heated pairings in UFC history, a rivalry that included personal attacks. The UFC’s return to Perth marked a new chapter in their relationship.

UFC Fighters Are Not Impressed with Dricus Du Plessis: ‘How da fook this mdfkrr keeps winning’

Dricus du Plessis, Israel AdesanyaUFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’s successful first title defense against Israel Adesanya drew mixed reviews from some of…

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis’s successful first title defense against Israel Adesanya drew mixed reviews from some of his fighting colleagues.

Du Plessis defeated Adesanya by fourth-round submission to retain the UFC middleweight title at UFC 305 on Saturday in Perth. After some struggles on the feet against Adesanya early in the fight, du Plessis rallied in the later rounds, knocking down Adesanya and sinking in a rear-naked choke.

It was another wild, albeit highly effective performance by du Plessis, who successfully defended the belt for the first time. He captured the UFC middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 in January.

But, not everyone was impressed with du Plessis’s first title defense, including some of his former UFC rivals.

UFC Fighters React to Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya

Check out some of the UFC fighters’ reactions to du Plessis’ victory below.

Du Plessis is expected to face Strickland in a rematch for his next title defense set for a later date. He could potentially headline the UFC’s first-ever Africa card, likely targeted at his native South Africa.

Adesanya has now lost consecutive fights for the first time in his MMA career. Before UFC 305, Adesanya lost to Strickland at UFC 293 in one of the biggest upsets in recent MMA history.

Du Plessis has a slew of other top contenders ready to challenge his spot on the middleweight throne. Robert Whittaker, Khamzat Chimaev, and Nassourdine Imavov are a few top names who are in the mix.

Du Plessis remains unbeaten in his UFC tenure with recent victories over Whittaker, Derek Brunson, and Darren Till. The former EFC middleweight champion has won a series of exciting fights since signing with the UFC in 2020.

As Du Plessis prepares for his next title defense, he continues to have many detractors. Each victory is another jab thrown at those who continue to doubt him

Drake Curse: Dricus Du Plessis Thanks Drake for UFC 305 Victory as Rapper Loses Half a Million

Dricus du Plessis, DrakeUFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis jokingly thanked Drake for betting against him in his first title defense at…

Dricus du Plessis, Drake

UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis jokingly thanked Drake for betting against him in his first title defense at UFC 305.

Du Plessis tapped out Israel Adesanya in Round 4 of their epic clash at UFC 305 on Saturday in Perth. Du Plessis rallied to knock down the former champion and eventually sank in a rear-naked choke.

UFC 305 was Dricus Du Plessis’s first title defense after capturing the UFC middleweight title earlier this year. As for Adesanya, this is the first time he’s lost consecutive fights in his MMA career.

Despite his rapid ascent up the middleweight ladder, many continued to doubt du Plessis ahead of UFC 305. One prominent detractor was Drake, who bet $450k on Adesanya to dethrone du Plessis at UFC 305.

After Drake’s big gamble didn’t pay off, du Plessis made sure to acknowledge the rapper’s massive financial loss.

Dricus Du Plessis Clowns Drake After UFC 305

In a recent tweet, Dricus Du Plessis poked Drake after the massive loss at the sportsbooks.

“From the bottom of my heart once again THANK YOU [Drake],” du Plessis tweeted after UFC 305.

Drake is known to place big-money bets on UFC fights. He bet on Strickland to defeat du Plessis at UFC 297 in January, but Strickland fell short on the judges’ scorecards.

Du Plessis remains unbeaten in his UFC tenure with recent wins over Robert Whittaker, Darren Till, and Derek Brunson. His victory at UFC 305 extended his 10-fight winning streak in the cage.

Du Plessis could potentially face Strickland in a rematch for his next title defense. Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev after two other prominent names in the mix.

Drake’s horrendous losing skid at the sportsbooks continued this weekend thanks to du Plessis. If du Plessis’s post-event tweet is any indication, he wants Drake to continue to bet against him.