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Here's how Dricus du Plessis is preparing for Sean Strickland rematch

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Breakfast with Martin Bester is ending 2024 with a bang. On Thursday, December 12, UFC Champion Dricus du Plessis joined us live on air. The Pretoria local earned the UFC Middleweight title after a split-decision win against Sean Strickland at UFC 297 at the start of 2024. Now, almost a year later, Du Plessis and Strickland are set to face off again at UFC 312. The much-anticipated rematch is scheduled for February 8 (February 9 in South Africa) in Australia. To close out 2024, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Du Plessis ahead of the rematch to learn how he is preparing for another heart-pounding fight.
12 Dec 2024 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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