UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2: – Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time
All the fights for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 8th February 2025. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch.
- Event: UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2
- Date: Sat, February 8, 2025
- Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
- Broadcast: ESPN PPV Main Event 10 p.m. ET
- Broadcast in the UK: TNT Sports 3 a.m. GMT Prelims 1 a.m.
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Middleweight – Main Event – Title Fight
- Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez: Women’s Strawweight – Title Fight
- Justin Tafa vs. Talisson Teixeira: Heavyweight
- Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato: Light Heavyweight
- Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado: welterweight
Prelims
- Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos: Featherweight
- Cody Haddon vs. Aleksandre Topuria: Bantamweight
- Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev: Lightweight
- HyunSung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel: Flyweight
Early Prelims
- Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli: Lightweight
- Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil: Women’s Flyweight
- Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset: Welterweight
- Rongzhu vs. Kody Steele: Lightweight
*Fight card, bout order, and number of fights are subject to change
Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Tale of the Tape
| Name: | Dricus Du Plessis | Sean Strickland |
| Country: | South Africa | United States |
| Age: | 30 | 33 |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Reach: | 76 in (193 cm) | 76 in (193 cm) |
Betting Odds
The upcoming UFC 312 main event will feature a highly anticipated rematch between middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champion Sean Strickland. The fight, scheduled for February 8, 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, carries significant stakes for both fighters as they aim to solidify their legacies in the middleweight division.
Dicus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Odds
The current betting odds for the UFC 312 rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland, as listed by Betway, are 4/9 for Du Plessis and 7/4 for Strickland. These odds suggest that Du Plessis is the favorite to win, with implied probabilities of approximately 69% for him and 36% for Strickland. A £9 bet on Du Plessis would return £13 (including the stake), while a £4 bet on Strickland would return £11.
These odds have shifted slightly over time. In January, Du Plessis was a -200 favorite (roughly equivalent to 1/2 or 66.7%), and Strickland was a +170 underdog (approximately 13/8 or 37%). This indicates that betting confidence in Du Plessis has grown marginally as the fight approaches. Conversely, Strickland’s odds have lengthened slightly.
In their first encounter at UFC 297 in January 2024, South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis narrowly defeated the US-born Sean Strickland via split decision to claim the middleweight title. The bout was a grueling five-round battle characterized by Du Plessis’ relentless pressure versus Strickland’s high-volume striking. While Du Plessis managed to edge out the victory, the decision was hotly debated, with Strickland voicing frustration over MMA scoring criteria.
Since their initial clash, both fighters have remained active and successful. Du Plessis defended his title against former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305, earning a submission victory in the fourth round. Meanwhile, ‘Tarzan’ Strickland rebounded with a hard-fought decision win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 to earn his rematch. This second meeting offers Strickland a chance at redemption and also provides Du Plessis an opportunity to further cement his reign as champion.
‘Stillknocks’ Du Plessis is known for his power, wrestling, and cardio, while Strickland excels in technical striking, volume, and defensive skills. Adjustments from their first fight will likely play a crucial role in the outcome. Du Plessis may look to mix grappling with striking to disrupt Strickland’s rhythm, while Strickland will aim to maintain distance with his jab and avoid being taken down.
The fight’s location in Sydney adds another layer of complexity, as both fighters must contend with travel and acclimatization challenges. With so much on the line, pride, legacy, and championship gold, this rematch promises to be another closely contested battle that could shape the future of the middleweight division.
Start date and time
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 takes place on Saturday 8th February 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The fight card will start at 10 p.m. ET. In the UK, the main card starts at 3 a.m. GMT.
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 Fight Promo
Tickets
If you are lucky enough to be near Las Vegas or plan to attend UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 at the Qudos Bank Arena, tickets are available here.
PPV Price and Live Streams
UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 is live on ESPN+ PPV. When available you will be able to purchase the PPV here.
What is Next after UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2?
The next major UFC event after UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 is UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues on 15 February 2025 at the UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV.
