UFC 312: Du Plessis Aims for Decisive Win
The rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland promises to be an intense and closely contested fight, with both fighters seeking to prove their dominance in the middleweight division. With their skills and determination on full display, UFC 312 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event.
Dricus Du Plessis, the current middleweight champion, is set to face Sean Strickland in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 312 in Sydney, seeking to avoid a split decision like their first bout, which he describes as a "coin flip" that could have gone either way.
Du Plessis has expressed his intention to put on a decisive performance, acknowledging Strickland as the "best middleweight in the world" aside from himself. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as both fighters prepare to showcase their skills on Sunday. The UFC 312 weigh-in results have confirmed that both Du Plessis and his opponent, Zhang Weili, have made weight for their title defenses.
However, the event's preparations were not without issues, as a preliminary flyweight bout between Hyun Sung Park and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel was cancelled due to Tumendemberel's weight management issues. Meanwhile, Sean Strickland has denied claims of a staph infection, despite appearing with a lesion on his upper left arm during the pre-fight press conference. Strickland claimed to be "immune to staph" and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver a career-best performance on Sunday.
As the highly anticipated UFC 312 event approaches, fans can expect an exciting display of skills and determination from both Du Plessis and Strickland. With the stage set and the fighters ready, all eyes will be on Sydney as these two middleweight champions clash in a battle for supremacy.
