Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
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They have met twice
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (3)
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Striking career totals
Grappling career totals
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Fan ratings out of 10 · 11 / 10 ratings
Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland: Matchup Breakdown
Dricus Du Plessis is 10-1 in the Middleweight division with a 90.9% win rate. Sean Strickland is 18-7 at Middleweight, winning 72.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 2 times. Dricus Du Plessis leads the series 2-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 on Feb 8, 2025, won by Dricus Du Plessis by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Dricus Du Plessis holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,322 to 1,295. Career peaks are 1,322 for Dricus Du Plessis and 1,295 for Sean Strickland. Dricus Du Plessis has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 10 victories, a 60.0% finish rate. Sean Strickland has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 33.3% of the time.
Dricus Du Plessis stands 6' 1" with a reach of 76" and fights switch. Sean Strickland is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Dricus Du Plessis is 32, Sean Strickland is 35.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Dricus Du Plessis has landed 906 significant strikes at 48.9% accuracy with 22 takedowns and 17:40 of control time. Sean Strickland has landed 2,430 at 42.5% with 18 takedowns and 33:52 of control.
Dricus Du Plessis has 4 title fights (3 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Strickland. They share 3 common opponents: Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, Israel Adesanya.
Have Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland fought before?
Yes. Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland have fought twice in the UFC (Dricus Du Plessis 2, Sean Strickland 0). Most recently, Dricus Du Plessis won by unanimous decision at UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 on February 8, 2025.
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Who has more UFC wins, Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland?
Sean Strickland has more UFC wins: 18 to 10. Dricus Du Plessis's UFC record is 10-1; Sean Strickland's is 18-7.
KO/TKO wins: Dricus Du Plessis 4, Sean Strickland 5. Submission wins: Dricus Du Plessis 2, Sean Strickland 1.
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Who is taller, Dricus Du Plessis or Sean Strickland?
Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland are the same height: 6'1". Both have a 76-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.