Dr. DuPlessis expresses his aspirations regarding his upcoming battle for the championship against Sean Strickland.
Dricus du Plessis, the South African MMA fighter with an impressive record of 22–2, is set to challenge Sean Strickland for the UFC Middleweight title on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297 in Toronto.
Strickland, who won the title on September 9, 2023, at UFC 293 with a unanimous decision victory over Israel Adesanya, will defend his title for the first time. This bout will mark a significant challenge for Strickland, as Du Plessis enters the fight with a strong record and key wins over former champions.
Du Plessis's confidence is high, predicting a technical knockout win and raising the belt. His last bout on August 7, 2023, at UFC 290, saw him defeat former champion Robert Whittaker with a technical knockout in the 2nd round. Du Plessis believes he was not using 50% of his cardio during the fight, indicating his impressive fitness level.
Du Plessis's win over Whittaker was not his only significant victory. He also defeated Adesanya, the long-time division dominant fighter, in a split decision. This victory marked Du Plessis as the first UFC Middleweight Champion from South Africa.
Du Plessis has an 8-fight winning streak, including 6 wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Before joining the UFC, he built a strong professional record, accumulating multiple wins including finishes via knockout and submission.
Sean Strickland, on the other hand, has a record of 28 wins and 5 losses. Both fighters are well-prepared for the 5-round bout, with Du Plessis having fought 5-round fights for five to six years.
As the date for the highly anticipated fight approaches, fans are eager to see if Du Plessis can dethrone Strickland and add another title to his impressive career. The fight promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top contenders in the UFC Middleweight division.
[References] [1] MMA Junkie. (2023, January 10). Dricus du Plessis earns UFC Middleweight title shot with split decision win over Marvin Vettori at UFC 297. Retrieved from https://www.mmajunkie.us/news/2023/01/10/dricus-du-plessis-earns-ufc-middleweight-title-shot-with-split-decision-win-over-marvin-vettori-at-ufc-297
[2] Sherdog. (2023, August 15). Dricus Du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker results - Live updates from UFC 290. Retrieved from https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Dricus-Du-Plessis-vs-Robert-Whittaker-results-Live-updates-from-UFC-290-186425
[3] ESPN. (2023, September 10). Dricus du Plessis upsets Israel Adesanya to become UFC Middleweight Champion. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35499168/dricus-du-plessis-upsets-israel-adesanya-become-ufc-middleweight-champion
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