Okay, so I was trying to figure out when Strickland’s next fight is, you know, that UFC middleweight dude. I’m not a hardcore MMA fan, but I do follow the big names, and Strickland is definitely one of them.
First, I just did a quick Google search. Just typed in “when is Strickland next fight” and started scrolling.
Here’s what I found:
- There was talk about a rematch with Dricus du Plessis. Apparently, these two had a fight before, and it seems like they’re going at it again for the UFC Middleweight Title. One article mentioned it could be the headline bout for UFC 312 in Australia, possibly on February 9. Sounds epic, right?
- Then I saw something about Strickland maybe having other plans for his return in early 2025. It got a bit confusing, talking about Q1 2025. That’s, like, the first quarter of the year, if I remember my business terms correctly. So, January to March, right?
- Next up, I found an article all about UFC 297, where Strickland was supposed to defend his title against du Plessis. This one was for January 20, with the early prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET. I made a mental note to check the results later.
- Lastly, I stumbled upon something about a surge of new contenders in the middleweight division. There was also mention of a bout between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. Honestly, I’m not too familiar with these names, but it sounds like the middleweight division is heating up!
Wrap-Up
So, after all that digging, it seems like Strickland’s fight schedule is a bit up in the air. There’s definitely talk of a rematch with du Plessis, possibly at UFC 312 in Australia. And he might be looking at an early 2025 return, but nothing’s set in stone. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what the UFC officially announces. Anyway, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for more news and update this space when I find out more. It’s all pretty exciting, even for a casual fan like me!
