Du Plessis turned pro in 2013 and holds an impressive record of 22 wins with notable performances against fighters like Israel Adesanya, who he defeated via submission. As a member of Team CIT, Du Plessis utilizes strong grappling and striking skills. Strickland, with a professional career starting in 2008, has 29 wins. His strategic approach earned him a hard-fought decision win over Paulo Costa recently.
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 |
The UFC 312 event takes place at 10:00 PM EST on February 08, 2025. It will be held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The main event features Du Plessis versus Strickland for the UFC Middleweight Championship. The fight consists of five rounds.
Please note that the main event start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card. It's important to keep this in mind as the ring walk time can change based on how long the undercard performances last.
For viewers in different time zones, please refer to a table with start times specific to your country to ensure you don't miss any action.
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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Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland Betting Odds
- Favorite: Dricus Du Plessis : 1.5 (-210)
- Underdog: Sean Strickland : 2.9 (+185)
| Method of victory | Dricus Du Plessis | Sean Strickland |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.8 (+380) | 10.0 (+900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.6 (+163) | 3.8 (+280) |
Dricus Du Plessis enters as the favorite with 1.5 odds (-210). A $210 bet profits $100 if he wins. Sean Strickland stands as the underdog at 2.9 odds (+185). A $100 bet returns $185 on his victory.
Du Plessis might secure a win by decision at 2.6 (+163), while Strickland holds a 3.8 (+280) chance in the same category. Du Plessis has higher TKO/KO/DQ odds at 4.8 (+380) compared to Strickland's 10.0 (+900).
The odds favor Du Plessis, making him a stronger choice for this fight.
Fighters Details
Dricus Du Plessis
- Nationality: South Africa
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 22 / 2 / 0
Sean Strickland
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 29 / 6 / 0
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