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'Fair and square': Dricus cements status as UFC champion with brutal dominance over Strickland

Dricus Du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia.
Du Plessis controlled the fight, landing eye-catching strikes, while Strickland struggled to inflict damage.
In the fourth round, Du Plessis delivered a powerful punch that broke Strickland's nose, showcasing his dominance.
The judges scored the fight 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 in favor of Du Plessis, marking his second title defense.

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News18 India

Dricus Du Plessis Pummels Sean Strickland To Retain UFC Middleweight Crown

Also on the maincard, Chinese strawweight queen Zhang Weili successfully defended her title for a third straight time, dominating previously unbeaten American challenger Tatiana Suarez.

15 days ago·India

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USA Today

Sean Strickland: Dricus Du Plessis 'broke my nose in like six places' at #UFC312

Sean Strickland gave Dricus Du Plessis full credit for defeating him in their UFC 312 rematch. In his first statement since leaving the octagon after a unanimous decision loss to Du Plessis on Saturday in Sydney, Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) revealed the extent of the damage to his nose that was a key factor in Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) getting his hand raised. “Dricus, f*cking hat’s off,” Strickland said in a video on his Instagram acco…

15 days ago·United States

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News24

'Fair and square': Dricus cements status as UFC champion with brutal dominance over Strickland

South African mixed martial arts fighter Dricus du Plessis produced a dominating performance to defend his UFC middleweight crown against American Sean Strickland in Sydney.

15 days ago·South Africa

Strickland covered in blood from broken nose in loss to Du Plessis at UFC 312

SEAN STRICKLAND was left smothered in blood after having his nose broken by Dricus Du Plessis. DDP retained his middleweight title and beat the American for a second time at UFC 312 last night. X formerly Twitter / @espnmmaSean Strickland was left covered in blood after a brutal bout[/caption] AFPStrickland had his nose broken but put in back in place and continued fighting[/caption] AFPDricus du Plessis won the bout to retain his belt[/caption]…

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The South African

The woman behind Dricus du Plessis: Who is his fiancée?

South African professional mixed martial artist Dricus du Plessis has retained the UFC Middleweight Championship on Sunday 9 February, who is the woman by his side? DRICUS DU PLESSIS RETAINS UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP South African-born Dricus du Plessis defended and retained the UFC Middleweight Champion title against Sean Strickland. The fight took place on Sunday 9 February (SAST) at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Dricus defeat…

15 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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