Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland?
Du Plessis and Strickland have had a heated rivalry culminating in two title fights, with du Plessis winning their first encounter and Strickland winning the rematch.
Dricus du Plessis
Key numbers
- MMA Record23 Wins, 3 Losses
- Knockouts9
- Submissions11
- Decisions3
- Amateur Kickboxing Wins33
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight Champion2024
- EFC Welterweight Champion2017
- EFC Middleweight Champion2017
- KSW Welterweight Champion2018
- WAKO Junior World Championships Gold Medalist2012
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Sean Strickland
Key numbers
- Total MMA fights38
- Wins31
- By knockout12
- By submission4
- By decision15
Top honours
- UFC Middleweight ChampionCurrent champion since September 10, 2023
- King of the Cage Middleweight ChampionFormer champion with three successful title defenses
- Performance of the NightAwarded three times in the UFC