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UFC 312 – Du Plessis and Strickland Promise All-Out War in Middleweight Rematch
Fight fans, buckle up because UFC 312 is bringing the heat! The highly anticipated rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland is set to go down in Sydney, and both fighters are promising nothing short of an all-out war. If you thought their first encounter was intense, this one is shaping up to be even more brutal.
It’s been just over a year since these two warriors first locked horns in Toronto. That night, Du Plessis walked away with the middleweight belt, but not without controversy. Strickland has been vocal about the way things played out, and now, he’s coming back with a vengeance. Both fighters made weight earlier today, and the tension is sky-high.
At the UFC 312 press conference, Du Plessis made it clear—this fight won’t be a walk in the park for either of them. "You can expect a war once again," he told fans. "Strickland is tough, he won’t quit, and I won’t quit either. This is the fight everyone wants to see."
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Strickland, never one to hold back, fired his own shots. "Let me tell you something about this guy—they call him ‘The Dutchman,’ and honestly, it’s a cool nickname. But I won that fight last time, and I’m going to win this fight. Saddle up, let’s get it done!"
And just like that, the trash talk turned personal. When Strickland poked fun at Du Plessis’ wild fighting style, the South African fired back without missing a beat. "Yeah, I fight like a maniac, but you look like the guy driving the short bus," he said, getting a reaction from the crowd.
But make no mistake, this isn’t just about words—it’s about the belt. Since winning the title, Du Plessis has defended it against Israel Adesanya, proving he’s no fluke. Meanwhile, Strickland bounced back from his loss with a hard-fought victory over Paulo Costa. Now, both men are hungry to leave no doubt about who the true champion is.
The fight is expected to be an all-out brawl, with both fighters known for their durability and relentless aggression. "We’re going five rounds, we’re throwing bombs, and one of us is going down," Strickland declared. "And it’s not going to be me."
Adding to the night’s excitement, the co-main event features a strawweight title clash between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. Two killers in their division, and both looking to make a statement.
With the stage set for an explosive showdown, UFC 312 is one event fight fans cannot afford to miss. Whether you're watching live in Sydney or streaming on TNT Sports and Discovery+, get ready—because Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 is about to deliver pure chaos.
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