Upcoming UFC Fight Main Event Betting Lines: Du Plessis vs. Strickland Round Two
Upcoming UFC Fight Main Event Betting Lines: Du Plessis vs. Strickland Round Two
The second PPV event on the 2025 UFC schedule secured its main event over the weekend, as the UFC announced that UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will face off against Sean Strickland in the headlining bout of UFC 312. Let's take a look at the odds and more for this UFC 312 main event.
Du Plessis, with a 22-2 record, has an unbeaten streak of 10 fights and a perfect 8-0 record in the UFC, with six finishes and four fight-night bonus awards. He joined the UFC in October 2020.
Strickland, who's been with the UFC since March 2014, has a 29-6 career record. He's 16-6 in the UFC with four finishes and four fight-night bonus awards.
Du Plessis and Strickland shared "Fight of the Night" honors in their first encounter.
UFC 312 Main Event Opening Betting Odds
Their first meeting in early 2024 saw the fight as a pick 'em on fight night, with both fighters listed at -110.
According to BetOnline, the odds for the UFC 312 main event have Du Plessis as the -145 favorite, while Strickland is a +125 betting underdog.
UFC 312 Main Event: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 1 Recap
When they first met in January 2024, Strickland, then the UFC middleweight champion, faced off against Du Plessis, the No. 2 fighter in the official UFC rankings. The bout headlined the UFC 297 fight card from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
In a tight and challenging fight to score, Dricus du Plessis claimed the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision win over Sean Strickland, ending Strickland's title defense.
Strickland delivered a strong performance, relying heavily on his jab and maintaining a solid defensive stance throughout the fight. Strickland's lack of forward pressure and lackluster offensive display, however, contrasted from his previous three victories and UFC title win, heading into UFC 297. Strickland's more reserved approach could be attributed to his respect for Plessis' power and the numerous takedowns imposed by Plessis during the fight.
Plessis adjusted his strategy during the contest, enhancing his aggression, adding pressure, and closing distance. These tactics swayed the judges' decision in his favor, alongside his more powerful strikes than Strickland, whose primary weapon was his sharp jab.
The defeat did not sit well with Strickland, but he eventually turned things around, securing a split-decision victory over Paulo Costa in the co-main event of UFC 302 in June. Following his triumph, Strickland vowed to compete once again, only if given the opportunity to reclaim the title from Plessis.
Strickland, now the top-ranked middleweight in the official UFC rankings, finally gets his shot to face Plessis on February 8, 2025, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. This contest serves as the second pay-per-view event on the 2025 UFC schedule.
Plessis successfully defended his UFC middleweight title in August when he scored a submission win over former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
We'll provide additional opening odds for the UFC 312 fight card as more bouts are added to the lineup.
The UFC 312 fight card was finalized over the weekend, with the main event featuring UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis against Sean Strickland. This closely anticipated rematch is set to headline UFC 312.
As the UFC 312 main event approaches, current odds list Du Plessis as the -145 favorite, while Strickland is the +125 underdog, according to BetOnline.
Fans will be excited to witness the anticipated rematch between Du Plessis and Strickland, who shared "Fight of the Night" honors in their first encounter. Their first meeting ended with a split-decision victory for Du Plessis, who claimed the UFC middleweight title, while Strickland vowed to rechallenge for the title.