In the first pay-per-view of 2024, Sean Strickland will put his middleweight strap on the line for the first time since winning it back in September. The 185lbs king will welcome South African powerhouse Dricus du Plessis into the octagon at UFC 297 on January 20, but it seems the two couldn’t wait to lay hands on one another. Both middleweights were involved in an all-out brawl while in attendance at UFC 296 on Saturday, with security being forced to step in and separate the pair. The confrontation between Strickland and Du Plessis was understandably a huge talking point and the two stars have broken their silence on social media. ‘Stillknocks’ will be competing for his first UFC title next month and is feeling more confident than ever following the events that unfolded just days ago. As stated by the 29-year-old, the champion lacks power in his punches and won’t get saved by security this time around
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