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Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Early Odds for UFC 312

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Early OddsDricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are set to clash in a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch at UFC…

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Early Odds

Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are set to clash in a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch at UFC 312 on February 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. This bout comes just over a year after their first encounter, where du Plessis claimed the title from Strickland in a closely contested split decision at UFC 297.

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Early Odds

The odds for the upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are quite close. As of the most recent information available, Sean Strickland is a slight favorite over Dricus du Plessis. The odds are close in this fight, so it might be best to request promo code DraftKings with Oddschecker right here.

According to one sportsbook, Strickland’s odds were set at -155, while du Plessis was listed as the underdog at +135. This means that if you were to bet $155 on Strickland, you would win $100 if he emerged victorious. Conversely, a $100 bet on du Plessis would net you $135 if he wins the fight. However, it’s important to note that odds can fluctuate as the fight date approaches and more bets are placed. Another sportsbook listed slightly different odds, with du Plessis at -110 and Strickland at -103. These tighter odds suggest that bookmakers view this as an extremely close contest, with neither fighter having a significant advantage.

Dricus du Plessis, the 30-year-old South African champion, enters the fight with an impressive 22-2 record and is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He’s been on a tear since joining the UFC, remaining undefeated in the promotion and finishing six of his eight opponents. Du Plessis has proven himself against top competition, having defeated three former champions, including a submission victory over Israel Adesanya in his first title defense.

Sean Strickland, the 33-year-old American challenger, boasts a 29-6 record. He shocked the MMA world in September 2023 by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title, only to lose it to du Plessis in his first defense. Since then, Strickland has bounced back with a split decision win over Paulo Costa, earning him this rematch opportunity.

Du Plessis aims to solidify his reign as champion and prove that his first victory over Strickland wasn’t a fluke. For Strickland, this is a chance at redemption and to reclaim the title he briefly held. Both men have a lot to prove, with du Plessis looking to cement his status as the division’s top dog, while Strickland seeks to show he belongs among the elite.

UFC 312 marks the promotion’s seventh visit to Sydney, and this high-stakes middleweight title fight is sure to excite the Australian crowd. As the MMA world eagerly anticipates this rematch, one thing is certain: both du Plessis and Strickland will leave everything in the Octagon as they battle for the middleweight throne.

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Early Odds for UFC 312

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Early OddsDricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are set to clash in a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch at UFC…

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland Early Odds

Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are set to clash in a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch at UFC 312 on February 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. This bout comes just over a year after their first encounter, where du Plessis claimed the title from Strickland in a closely contested split decision at UFC 297.

Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Early Odds

The odds for the upcoming UFC middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland are quite close. As of the most recent information available, Sean Strickland is a slight favorite over Dricus du Plessis. The odds are close in this fight, so it might be best to request promo code DraftKings with Oddschecker right here.

According to one sportsbook, Strickland’s odds were set at -155, while du Plessis was listed as the underdog at +135. This means that if you were to bet $155 on Strickland, you would win $100 if he emerged victorious. Conversely, a $100 bet on du Plessis would net you $135 if he wins the fight. However, it’s important to note that odds can fluctuate as the fight date approaches and more bets are placed. Another sportsbook listed slightly different odds, with du Plessis at -110 and Strickland at -103. These tighter odds suggest that bookmakers view this as an extremely close contest, with neither fighter having a significant advantage.

Dricus du Plessis, the 30-year-old South African champion, enters the fight with an impressive 22-2 record and is riding a 10-fight winning streak. He’s been on a tear since joining the UFC, remaining undefeated in the promotion and finishing six of his eight opponents. Du Plessis has proven himself against top competition, having defeated three former champions, including a submission victory over Israel Adesanya in his first title defense.

Sean Strickland, the 33-year-old American challenger, boasts a 29-6 record. He shocked the MMA world in September 2023 by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title, only to lose it to du Plessis in his first defense. Since then, Strickland has bounced back with a split decision win over Paulo Costa, earning him this rematch opportunity.

Du Plessis aims to solidify his reign as champion and prove that his first victory over Strickland wasn’t a fluke. For Strickland, this is a chance at redemption and to reclaim the title he briefly held. Both men have a lot to prove, with du Plessis looking to cement his status as the division’s top dog, while Strickland seeks to show he belongs among the elite.

UFC 312 marks the promotion’s seventh visit to Sydney, and this high-stakes middleweight title fight is sure to excite the Australian crowd. As the MMA world eagerly anticipates this rematch, one thing is certain: both du Plessis and Strickland will leave everything in the Octagon as they battle for the middleweight throne.

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2, Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez Announced For UFC 312 In Sydney

MMA’s leading promotion is set for an electric start to the new year, with a blockbuster lineup for Los Angeles in January being followed by two more championship fights at UFC 312 in Australia. After opening its pay-per-view account for 2025 with Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov at […]

MMA’s leading promotion is set for an electric start to the new year, with a blockbuster lineup for Los Angeles in January being followed by two more championship fights at UFC 312 in Australia.

After opening its pay-per-view account for 2025 with Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov at LA’s Intuit Dome, the UFC will be back in Sydney for its latest show at the Qudos Bank Arena.

And returning to the site where he was shockingly crowned middleweight champion in 2023 will be Sean Strickland (29-6). Despite Khamzat Chimaev gaining support for his claim to a title shot, “Tarzan” will indeed get his chance for redemption at UFC 312 opposite the man who dethroned him this past January, Dricus Du Plessis (22-2).

That news was announced by the broadcast team during Saturday’s UFC 310 PPV, alongside news of the Feb. 8 co-headliner between strawweight queen Zhang Weili (25-3) and undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez (10-0).

Du Plessis has recorded one title defense since dethroning Strickland, submitting former two-time champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth this past August. The American challenger, meanwhile, successfully staked his claim for a rematch opposite the South African by outpointing Paulo Costa in a lackluster five-round affair in Newark.

For Zhang, UFC 312 will mark her second challenge since returning to the throne at the expense of Carla Esparza in late 2023. She most recently defeated fellow Chinese standout Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 this past April. In Suarez, “Magnum” faces a highly regarded wrestler who has long been touted for success on MMA’s biggest stage. She’ll look to ensure her injuries are a thing of the past and open a new era at 115 pounds.

With this addition, the current fights expected to take place at UFC 312 in Sydney on Feb. 8 are as follows:

  • Dricus Du Plessis (C) vs. Sean Strickland (middleweight championship)
  • Zhang Weili (C) vs. Tatiana Suarez (women’s strawweight championship)
  • Jimmy Crute vs. Marcin Prachnio (light heavyweight)
  • Rei Tsuruya vs. Stewart Nicoll (flyweight)
  • Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli (lightweight)

Key Name Rules Himself Out Of UFC 312 In Sydney: ‘We’ll Pump The Brakes’

The UFC is set to return to the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia in February and though we have several match-ups confirmed, it isn’t yet known or rumoured what will be topping the card in the night’s big attractions. You’d imagine that UFC 312 will feature several key names from Australia and New Zealand […]

The UFC is set to return to the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia in February and though we have several match-ups confirmed, it isn’t yet known or rumoured what will be topping the card in the night’s big attractions. You’d imagine that UFC 312 will feature several key names from Australia and New Zealand but the names at the forefront of that list is getting smaller.

It doesn’t look like former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will make this turnaround following the injury he suffered against Khamzat Chimaev last month. Though Alexander Volkanovski was very keen to fight on home soil, if he wants his rematch with Ilia Topuria, he’ll likely have to take the fight on the featherweight champion’s terms.

It seems likely that we could see a big middleweight presence on this card via the likes of the champion Dricus Du Plessis or his last opponent, the former two-time 185-pound king, Israel Adesanya. One name that has definitively ruled himself out is Adesanya’s long-time training partner at City Kickboxing in New Zealand, Dan Hooker.

Following his win over Mateusz Gamrot at the Octagon’s last stop off down under, Hooker is set for a huge fight next time out and has expressed interest in facing Justin Gaethje for the first time. In a recent interview with Submission Radio, “The Hangman” said that he isn’t even sure what the plans are for February 8 right now.

“Yeah, probably a bit after that. I think, I’m not sure, I don’t even know who’s fighting in February.”

Hooker went on to say that though Gaethje is still his preferred opponent, it won’t be happening in Sydney. He explained that with a new addition to his family arriving right around the same time as the Octagon, it’s not a risk that he’s willing to take.

“Yeah it seems like we usually tend to get like the middleweight title on the Australian cards. There was like what, Yoel and Rockhold, and like it always seems to be the middleweight title up for grabs down under in Australia but yeah, it’s gonna be a funny one. I’m not sure who’s headlining that but yeah, I’d say it’s not me my friend. February is not the best for me. I’ve got a baby dropping, it’s due just after the first week of February so I’ll be playing with fire there and I’m more scared of the missus than I am of the UFC. We’ll pump the brakes on that and yeah, probably after Feb.”      

First Three Fights Announced For UFC 312 In Sydney On February 8

The lineup for UFC 312 next February is beginning to take shape. While a location and venue is yet to be announced for the mixed martial arts leader’s very first pay-per-view of 2025, its second will see the Octagon back on Australian soil in February. For the first time since UFC 293 in September 2023, […]

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The lineup for UFC 312 next February is beginning to take shape.

While a location and venue is yet to be announced for the mixed martial arts leader’s very first pay-per-view of 2025, its second will see the Octagon back on Australian soil in February.

For the first time since UFC 293 in September 2023, the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney will play host as the promotion returns Down Under. And with the Feb. 8 event less than three months away, the matchups are beginning to roll out.

The official UFC account for Australia and New Zealand announced the first three additions to the UFC 312 lineup on social media this week, with three Aussies set for action on home turf.

Perhaps most notable is the return of formerly ranked light heavyweight Jimmy Crute (12-4-1) at UFC 312. The 28-year-old hasn’t competed since a submission loss to Alonzo Menifield in mid-2023 and is without a win since 2020. He’ll look to change that statistic at the expense of Poland’s Marcin Prachnio (17-8) next year.

Elsewhere, there’s a chance for flyweight prospect Stewart Nicoll (8-1) to get redemption in front of his compatriots. “Kakamora” debuted at UFC 305 in Perth this past August as a highly touted, undefeated newcomer but was quickly caught in a guillotine choke by Jesus Aguilar. If he’s to immediately bounce back, Nicoll must blemish the perfect record of Road to UFC standout Rei Tsuruya (10-0).

And there will be heavy intrigue surrounding the debut of Australia’s Quillan Salkilld (7-1). After a victory on Dana White’s Contender Series this past September, the former Eternal MMA champion will arrive in the Octagon opposite India’s Anshul Jubli (7-1).

The headliners are yet to be announced for UFC 312, but recent rumors have placed a possible clash between Israel Adesanya and either Caio Borralho or Nassourdine Imavov on the card. Australia’s own Alexander Volkanovski has also been campaigning for a title fight on home soil.

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Caio Borralho Calls For Whittaker In Sydney Or Backup Role For Next Title Fight   

As the #6-ranked contender in the middleweight division, there aren’t many fights that make sense for the surging Caio Borralho right now. The Brazilian called out a former champion following his win over Jared Cannonier but doesn’t look to have gotten anywhere with it just yet. With UFC 312 being announced for Sydney, Australia in […]

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As the #6-ranked contender in the middleweight division, there aren’t many fights that make sense for the surging Caio Borralho right now. The Brazilian called out a former champion following his win over Jared Cannonier but doesn’t look to have gotten anywhere with it just yet.

With UFC 312 being announced for Sydney, Australia in February, his proposed fight against Israel Adesanya would make a lot of sense. It now looks like Alexander Volkanovski won’t be on the card so getting some big names from this region in meaningful fights is sure to be high on the UFC’s list of priorities.

In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Borralho said that fighting Robert Whittaker on this card could be an option if the former champion has healed in time from his injuries that he suffered this past weekend at UFC 308.

“I definitely think it’s a great fight, I’m a big fan of Rob, a big fan of what he has done in this sport. I think he’s a great guy, a nice guy, but definitely it’s a fight that I want if Adesanya doesn’t want to face me in the next fight, I think Robert Whittaker is the one that I want.”

In the mean time, Borralho is happy to wait for the right fight and revealed that he’s already put his name into the mix to be the backup fighter for the next middleweight title fight. He believes that Sean Strickland will be next to challenge the champion, Dricus Du Plessis.

That leaves Khamzat Chimaev who he’s trained with in the past so isn’t actively pursuing a fight with unless it means securing UFC gold. As a result, Borralho is open to the idea of staying ready in case the UFC needs someone to step in.

“In fact, I told that to the UFC, I told that to Hunter, to Mick Maynard, that I can be the backup fighter. If they want me to be, I can be the backup fighter. I’m going to make weight and gonna wait. If something happens, I’ll be ready, I’ll be more than ready.”   

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