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This Saturday, the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia will become the epicenter of emotions when UFC 312 takes place, which will bring us the rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland.
Both fighters already met at UFC 297, Du Plessis surprised everyone by overcoming Sean Strickland by split decision and stripping him of his middleweight title in his first defense, in the main fight.
13 months after this feat, the South African will face the American again in a fight where surprise could be present
How much money will Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland receive?
When he defeated Israel Adesanya and became the middleweight champion, Strickland earned a guaranteed base salary of $500,000. He also received a share of the pay-per-view (PPV) earnings and a $50,000 bonus for "Performance of the Night", bringing his total to an estimated $1,000,000.
While the exact figures for Du Plessis' earnings have not been made public, established champions can generally earn between $50,000 and $3,000,000 per fight, depending on various factors such as popularity, PPV sales and contractual agreements.
What day is the Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 fight at UFC 312?
The event will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Where is the Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 fight at UFC 312?
This stellar UFC event will be held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
What time is the Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 fight at UFC 312?
In the US, the event will start at 18:00 ET/15:00 PT, with the preliminary fights, while the main event is scheduled around 22:00 ET/19:00 PT
Where to watch Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 UFC 312 fight on TV and online?
You can follow the action through ESPN+ PPV or UFC Fight Pass.