Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been calling for a rematch in opposition to titleholder Dricus du Plessis because the South African narrowly defeated him to win the title at UFC 297 in January.
Strickland rebounded from the loss to du Plessis with a cut up resolution win over Paulo Costa in June. Following the battle, he once more known as for a rematch in opposition to the champion.
Du Plessis fought and defeated former two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya in his first title protection at UFC 305 in August. All indications had been that Strickland and du Plessis had been subsequent on the docket. On Saturday, undefeated Khamzat Chimaev made fast work for former titleholder Robert Whittaker and hoped his efficiency would achieve him a title battle as an alternative of Strickland.
“Dana [White], what’s mistaken the the UFC? Give me the belt,” Chimaev stated after his first-round submission win over Whittaker within the UFC 308 co-main occasion.
Following the occasion, Strickland made it clear that he is subsequent in line to face du Plessis for the title. He additionally took a few jabs at “Borz.”
“Perceive one factor…. I’m subsequent in line….. Its been stated, its been written… January/February me and @dricusduplessis are scrapping,” Strickland wrote on X.
“Return to Chechnya and wait a couple of months….. wait.. sorry UAE… you are not allowed in Chechnya…However hey crypto scams whilst you wait,” Strickland stated.
