UFC 312: Dricus du Plessis outclasses Sean Strickland to retain middleweight title
The battle was a round more than a year ago when Du Plessis won the split decision after a round trip.
Strickland, 33, believes he should have been awarded the victory that night, but has no complaints about the judge at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.
Strickland Battle Week angers Australian media With a series of inflammatory comments, but was cheered by fans during the strike.
Du Plessis received a mixed reception when he controlled the fight in an early stage, but was not frustrated.
Strickland methodically used his jab and front kicks for most of the game, and Du Plessis provided more output and attracted more striking strike.
South Africa is playing a second defense for his belt, pulling his kicks and punches well, Strickland’s corner getting frustrated, as the tour slips and falls.
There was a big moment in the fourth round as Du Plessis’s huge right hand seemed to break Strickland’s nose and saw the Americans retreat quickly.
With blood pouring into his face, he showed excellent resilience until the battle was over, but could not cause any major damage to Du Plessis.
In his post-war interview, Du Plessis aimed at Perreira and asked “No one else?” in response to the Brazilian’s previous statement that he would have played against future games before interested.
