Dricus Du Plessis the current middleweight champion in UFC back in action his upcoming fight is confirmed and take place with opponent Sean Strickland. The undefeated Dricus du Plessis is looking forward to continue his winning streak in UFC career. This is the second pay-per-view fight between these two, the first pay-per-view title fight take place between these two in UFC 297, where Dricus du Plessis defeated opponent Sean Strickland for UFC middleweight title.
Fighters | Purses |
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Dricus du Plessis | $750k show, $100k win bonus, $42k sponsorship |
Sean Strickland | $500k show, $100k win bonus, $32k sponsorship |

Dricus du Plessis Fight Record : 8 Fights, 8 Wins : Dricus du Plessis active in UFC since October 2020, he retain his undefeated streak until, after becoming champion of middleweight division back in January 2024, he successfully defended the title against number one contender “Israel Adesanya” in UFC 305.
Dricus du Plessis start making more than $500k from the title fights, he earned guaranteed money $500k from fight against Sean Strickland in UFC 297, based on pay-per-view rev share his purse rise to $1.5 million including all bonuses. Later, Dricus du Plessis earn $750k for his fight against Israel Adesanya in UFC 305, his purse rise maximum to $1.8m estimated based on all bonuses and ppv shares. In 2025, Dricus du Plessis return to UFC his purse will remain same $750k and further he makes from the pay-per-view money and bonuses.

Sean Strickland Fight Record : 22 Fights, 16 Wins, 6 Loss : Sean Strickland gets re-match and another title shot against South African MMA fighter Dricus du Plessis. The last time he suffer defeat from Strickland and lost the title. This weekend, when Sean Strickland return to UFC 312, his purse will be $500k and he will make further money upto $1m+ based on ppv revenue share and bonuses.
Sean Strickland recently win his fight against another top contender for UFC middleweight title Paulo Costa in UFC 302. Sean Strickland dominate some of the best fighters in UFC in his recent pay-per-view which makes him one of the top contender in middleweight division, he defeated Nassourdine Imavov and Israel Adesanya. There will be more about these two fighters purses and bonuses updated here once UFC 312 pay-per-view ended.