![]() Strickland is backing up with his head in the air. Now Strickland firing multiple jabs back at him. ![]() Strickland back to his bread and butter but DDP putting combos up early. And credit to DDP, he seems fresh as a daisy.ĭDP right back on the attack. DDP’s corner calls for a takedown at the one minute mark. Round 4: Strickland’s corner tells him they didn’t like that round and he needs to pick up the pace. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 du Plessis, 29-28 du Plessis. Strickland ends the round with a left hook. No wrestling this round as they exchange shots with short time left. Strickland tries to sit in and box for an exchange but DDP swings heavy and Strickland backs out.ĭDP very open with his defense now but he’s marching Strickland down. DDP lands a right but Strickland lands jabs. Jon Anik explains scoring to the booth during a lull. He’s blocking a lot but some are getting through and the optics are not good.ĭDP getting a bit wild now. DDP moving Strickland around the cage now. DDP attacking the body a lot this round with hooks and kicks. DDP just attacking through Strickland’s offense though. Strickland still landing that jab though. He wants to reset instead of counter and so DDP is getting off attacks. He’s putting the pressure on now and Strickland is too defensive. We’ll see if he does.ĭDP comes out with pressure to start and Strickland is jabbing aggressively to back him off. Round 3: Strickland’s corner tells him it’s time to turn up the heat. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 du Plessis, 19-19 overall. He’s got a cut on Strickland’s right eye but DDP’s left eye is swelling up. Strickland hits a switch to stand up and we’re back in space.ĭDP comes in with a big combo. Strickland against the fence though and wall-walking to his feet. Strickland is not backing him up anymore and DDP is building confidence and offense.Īnother right hand lands and DDP dives on a single and gets it. DDP upping his combinations and it’s working. Strickland working behind the jab and finding check hook in there. DDP wild miss but hits two big hooks to the body. And Strickland is slowing his output a little bit as DDP is backing him up. But Strickland stays peppering the jab.ĭDP looking a little uncomfortable but he’s getting more off. Comboing off the checked leg kicks is an option that lands him a left hand. But DDP throwing in combination a little more. Didn’t land but looked like he stepped awkward? Seems to be okay. But DDP is accepting a little more risk now and lands a spinning backfist off a jab from Strickland. Strickland is firing straight shots anytime DDP moves. Strickland right back to work to start but DDP is doing well to circle out. Strickland’s defense is holding up well and his jab is dictating the fight, but DDP has had his moments. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Strickland. DDP is throwing it like a question mark and it’s finding some of the chin.īig right hand from Strickland as the round comes to a close and DDP tries to get it back but the horn sounds. And it keeps going right through the high guard. DDP showing a welt on his right eye though. Strickland back to his feet and this time they break.īody kick from DDP. Strickland back to the fence trying to stand but DDP drags him back down. But then DDP drives a big power double, puts Strickland to the fence and finishes it with authority! And checks another kick.ĭDP is getting Strickland backing up, but he can’t find the shot to land. Strickland is almost exclusively thowing the jab and teep. But he eats another jab that cuts his nose. DDP changing stances a lot and glances another head kick. Strickland keeping the range very well and putting that jab out there. He’s not backing DDP up though, just circling both sides. Strickland’s jab is starting to find a home. Still, a bit of a tepid first minute as both men find range. Strickland teeps to the body, DDP up top with a head kick that partially lands.īoth men circling in the center and Strickland lands a good teep to the body. Strickland with the jab right away, and DDP with the calf kick. The come to the center and circle each other. Du Plessis, check out the live blog by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew. #ANDNEW se convierte en el primer campeón sudafricano después de vencer a Sean Strickland por decisión dividida #UFC297 /ZhD0YFCDpK- UFC Español January 21, 2024įor more on Strickland vs.
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