Former undisputed middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has already been pegged for a title rematch with Dricus du Plessis forward of UFC 305 in a single day, nevertheless, now that the South African has prevailed, the ex-champion has made his emotions on a direct rematch clear.
Strickland, the present primary ranked contender, most just lately returned to successful methods within the co-main occasion of UFC 302 again in Might in New Jersey, touchdown a choice win over former title challenger, Paulo Costa.
The win returned the previous gold holder to winning-ways following a previous January loss to the above-mentioned, du Plessis at UFC 297 in January – in massively controversial circumstances.
As for du Plessis, the Pretoria native continued his gorgeous, roughshod run via middleweight elites in a single day in the principle occasion of UFC 305 in Perth, settling his longstanding grudge with common-foe, Israel Adesanya.
Battling the Metropolis Kickboxing striker over the course of 4 rounds, du Plessis would land the primary protection of the middleweight title – courtesy of a surprising rear-naked choke win, marking an finish to their bitter feud within the wake of their matchup.
Dricus du Plessis known as out by Sean Strickland at UFC 305
And whereas he has steered a pairing with former champion and prior opponent, Robert Whittaker ought to come first, du Plessis has already been welcomed as a foe by a bunch of suitors – most notably, Sean Strickland.
“Time for warfare Dutchman,” Sean Strickland posted on his official X account in response to Dricus du Plessis’ win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305.
And whereas Strickland has welcomed a rematch with du Plessis, the undisputed middleweight kingpin has already been sought out by incumbent gentle heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira – who has vowed to return to his previous stomping floor of 185lbs to make good on a title struggle with the South African.
