Sean Strickland ready for 'war' in Dricus Du Plessis title rematch

18/08/2024 22:37

As he often does, Sean Strickland is relishing the thought of going to war inside the octagon, this time against UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.

'Stillknocks' put on a gritty show when he headlined UFC 305 on Saturday. In a closely contested affair, it was the South African who came out on top, retaining his title and subsequently becoming the first man to earn a submission victory over Israel Adesanya.

While there are a number of options for him in and around his division, Dricus Du Plessis will likely be facing Sean Strickland next, and Strickland is riled up at the thought of the fight.

The pair met earlier this year, where the current champion managed to earn a split decision win. Strickland will be hoping to avenge a loss that he believes was undeserved.

As the curtain came down on an electric UFC 305 main event, the former titleholder jumped on social media and subtly called for a rematch against Du Plessis.

"Time for war, Dutch man." Strickland said on X after Du Plessis continued his title reign at UFC 305.

Time for war Dutch man......
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 18, 2024

Sean Strickland last made the walk to the octagon two months ago, in his decision victory over Paulo Costa. Shortly after his win, the controversial middleweight made a bold statement.

Strickland insisted that he believes he has done enough to earn a shot at gold next, and claimed that he is prepared to wait for his chance.

"I keep getting asked to fight Whittaker," Strickland said two months ago. "I beat Izzy, the world knows I beat Dricus. Whittaker lost to both."

"I am the number 1 contender, I defended that spot easily against Costa. I will wait."

I keep getting asked to fight whittaker. I beat Izzy, the world knows I beat dricus.

Whittaker lost to both.

I am the number 1 contender, I defended that spot easily against Costa.

I will wait.....
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 25, 2024

Despite Alex Pereira inserting his name into the hat, Strickland isn't the only one who believes he deserves a title shot next.

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that, no matter what happened between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis this past weekend, Sean Strickland would get the winner.