Dricus du Plessis Sends a Brutal Message to Sean Strickland Ahead of UFC 312 Title Fight

The highly anticipated UFC 312 main event is set to deliver fireworks as Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland prepare for a heated middleweight championship rematch. Their first fight ended in a razor-close decision, and tensions have only escalated since. With both fighters vowing to bring absolute violence to the octagon, du Plessis has made it clear—he’s ready for war, and he’s not holding back.

Dricus Du Plessis Promises a War in UFC 312 Rematch

Taking place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, UFC 312 features two major title fights. The co-main event sees strawweight Champion Weili Zhang defend her belt against undefeated challenger Tatiana Suarez, but all eyes are on the rematch between du Plessis and Strickland.

Their first meeting at UFC 297 saw Du Plessis win the middleweight title by a split decision. Since then, he has cemented his champion status with a submission victory over Israel Adesanya. Now, as he prepares for his second title defense, he’s making one thing clear—this fight will not go to the judges.

Du Plessis Rejects Strickland’s Stand-and-Trade Proposal

Ahead of the fight, Sean Strickland proposed a “pact” for both men to stand and trade punches. However, Du Plessis dismissed the idea, making it clear he won’t limit himself to striking alone. Instead, he’s embracing a warrior’s mentality, ready to push the fight to its breaking point.

Speaking on Straight Talk with Mark Bouris, du Plessis explained his mindset:

“When I go in there, if there’s no ref—the ref doesn’t stop it, I’m not stopping. I can be sitting on you for ten minutes, bashing your face in. If the ref doesn’t say ‘Stop,’ I’m not stopping. And that is the question that I, as a modern-day gladiator, have to ask myself. ‘Am I still willing to die?’ Absolutely, that’s easy. It’s, ‘Are you willing to kill a man in front of his family?’ Yes, I am. And that’s why I’m the world champion, because I say ‘Yes’ to that question every single time.”

This chilling statement highlights du Plessis’ ruthless approach to the rematch. Meanwhile, Strickland, known for his aggressive style and trash talk, responded by saying, “It is going to be a f***** war.”*

UFC 312 Features Intriguing Matchups Despite Lack of Star Power

While the Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 rematch is the main attraction, UFC 312 still offers exciting fights. The co-main event features Weili Zhang defending her strawweight title against Tatiana Suarez, a dominant challenger with an undefeated record.

Additionally, the event showcases a bantamweight bout featuring UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria’s brother, Aleksandre Topuria, making his UFC debut against rising prospect Colby Thicknesse. Though the card lacks major superstars, it promises plenty of high-level action for fight fans.

Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2: A Fight Fans Can’t Miss

As UFC 312 approaches, the intensity surrounding the du Plessis vs. Strickland rematch continues to build. With both fighters refusing to back down and promising a brutal battle, this middleweight title fight has all the makings of an instant classic.

Will Du Plessis defend his belt with another dominant performance, or will Strickland avenge his loss and reclaim UFC gold? One thing is certain—when these two warriors step into the cage, fans can expect nothing less than all-out war.