Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland face off at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Du Plessis and Strickland want to prove themselves as the best in their weight class.
Dricus Du Plessis turned professional at a young age and quickly established his reputation with 22 wins, including nine knockouts. He won his last fight against Israel Adesanya by submission.
Sean Strickland has more experience with 29 victories, 11 by knockout, and recently came out on top against Paulo Costa after a tough decision. Du Plessis's previous opponents prepare him well for Strickland's style.
The odds slightly favor Du Plessis because of his recent form, but Strickland’s experience makes it a tight contest. Read on to explore how these fighters stack up and who might win.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland Betting Odds
- Favorite: Dricus Du Plessis : 1.5 (-200)
- Underdog: Sean Strickland : 2.8 (+180)
| Method of victory | Dricus Du Plessis | Sean Strickland |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.8 (+380) | 9.5 (+850) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.7 (+170) | 3.7 (+270) |
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Dricus Du Plessis is the favorite with odds of 1.5 (-200). A $100 bet on him returns $50 profit. Sean Strickland is the underdog at 2.8 (+180). Bet $100 to win $180.
Du Plessis has odds of 4.8 (+380) for a knockout, promising higher returns. Strickland's knockout odds are longer at 9.5 (+850).
Victory by decision sees Du Plessis at 2.7 (+170), while Strickland offers winnings at 3.7 (+270) if chosen.
What time is Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland fight
Live coverage for the Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 02:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
How and where to watch the Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland Fight
You can watch Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office, Kayo.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
| Australia | Kayo |
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