Du Plessis outclasses Strickland, as the All American goes missing on the biggest night of his Career.

AND STILL- The famous words uttered by Bruce Buffer echoed throughout Qudos Bank Arena, as South African Native Dricus Du Plessis demolishes Former Title Holder Sean Strickland across all scorecards, to remain UFC Middleweight Champion of the World.

After a total 50 minutes inside the octagon and across 2 fights against eachother, Du Plessis put a cap on this year-long rivalry Strickland, and wasted no time in calling out UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Perreira in his post-fight interview, saying, “IS THERE NO ONE ELSE?” While staring directly at ‘Poatan’ across the cage.

Although a conflict in contender-ship may delay this superfight, as Number One Ranked UFC Middleweight Prospect Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev seems to be next in line to face Du Plessis for the belt, after making quick work of Former UFC Champ Robert Whittaker, back in October 2024.

DU PLESSIS has proven that, regardless of what the public thinks of his unorthodox and awkward fighting style: it works. And with wins over 3 former World Champions, namely Rob Whittaker, Israel Adesanya, and now Sean Strickland, there can be no questioning his will to win, alongside his ability to overcome any opponent through sheer determination and desire.

With Chimaev and Perreira ‘licking their chops’ at the thought of facing the Middleweight Champion, at some point in the near future, the question coming out of Sydney from the weekend remains: “Who Can Beat this Guy?”

-MCT.