UFC fighters react to Sean Strickland's | MMA News
The rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland passed off in the principle occasion at UFC 312.
In their first battle, they went the complete 5 rounds, with a close determination declaring Du Plessis the winner by two of the three judges. This time round a suspected staph an infection on Strickland’s arm prompted concern for followers earlier than the battle even started.
Before the battle started, Henry Cejudo made a daring prediction.
Dricus Du Plessis goes to knock Sean Strickland out within the second spherical #UFC312
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 9, 2025
That did not finish up occurring and UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was not impressed by the affair.
“Saturday we’re gonna go to war”
… continues the development of teep/jab all spherical 1
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 9, 2025
Many fighters thought Strickland needed to flip up the motion or he’d lose the battle again.
Dricuss urgent a lot of buttons on the controller and it’s beginning to repay on the finish of RD. It may very well be 1-1 or 2-0 DDP. Strickland wants to choose it up right here. #UFC312
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 9, 2025
The injury is including up on each males.
But DDP nonetheless barely increased output. 2-0 #UFC312— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 9, 2025
This battle is boring af!!!
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) February 9, 2025
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was not impressed and he wasn’t alone. The followers have been booing all through many factors of the battle.
I assumed these guys have been gonna battle to the death? 🤔 #UFC312
— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) February 9, 2025
If Strickland fights like that he’s gonna lose again. He’s simply not doing enough to win a determination in opposition to a man like DDP.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) February 9, 2025
In the fourth spherical, Strickland broke his nostril and commenced gushing blood. Many thought the battle can be over within seconds however Strickland held on and made it to the ultimate spherical.
Dricus du Plessis seemingly broke Sean Strickland's nostril with a proper hand within the 4th spherical 😳 #UFC312pic.twitter.com/N6obgVeRik
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 9, 2025
Jamahall Hill even thought Strickland would possibly get a comeback win.
Strickland is building for a late end!!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) February 9, 2025
Unfortunately for Strickland, he was not ready to get the revenge he was after and Du Plessis gained on the scorecards again. This time the judges have been unanimous.
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