Who won Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland?
Dricus Du Plessis won Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
UFC 312 : DU PLESSIS VS STRICKLAND 2
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
EventUFC 312 : DU PLESSIS VS STRICKLAND 2
DateFeb 8, 2025
DivisionMiddleweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueQudos Bank Arena
BroadcastPPV
Your pick
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland is a completed Middleweight Title fight from UFC 312 : DU PLESSIS VS STRICKLAND 2. Dricus Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland quick answers
What event is Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland on?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland is listed on UFC 312 : DU PLESSIS VS STRICKLAND 2.
What are the records for Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland?
Dricus Du Plessis enters with a 23-3-0 record and Sean Strickland enters with a 31-7-0 record.
What division is Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland is listed as a Middleweight Title fight.
W
Stillknocks | 23-3-0Dricus Du Plessis
L
Tarzan | 31-7-0Sean Strickland
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(50–45, 50–45, 49–46)
Dricus Du Plessis
Elo1842Great
3Y trend1772 → 1842
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Sean Strickland
Elo1823Great
3Y trend1795 → 1823
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Dricus Du Plessis won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Dricus Du Plessis led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland comparison →Result
Dricus Du PlessisDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(50–45, 50–45, 49–46)
Elo swing+15Dricus Du Plessis (1840 → 1855)-11Sean Strickland (1810 → 1799)
Elo edge
Dricus Du Plessis1842-13 last move
Sean Strickland1823+11 last move
Recorded fight totals
Dricus Du PlessisvsSean Strickland
Total strikes
149vs128
Sig. strikes
147vs128
Control time
0:05vs0:00
Takedowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Dricus Du Plessissubmission leads 48% of wins
Sean Stricklanddecision leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
Khamzat ChimaevDricus Du Plessis: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Aug 16, 2025Sean Strickland: win · Decision (Split) · May 9, 2026
Anthony HernandezDricus Du Plessis: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 9, 2022Sean Strickland: win · TKO (punches) · Feb 21, 2026
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