Video: Full Fight Between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis
During Saturday’s UFC 296 in Las Vegas, tensions between middleweight stars Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis escalated into an unexpected confrontation, well ahead of their scheduled meeting at UFC 297.
Early Confrontation Before UFC 297
Strickland, set to defend his UFC title against Du Plessis on January 20, couldn’t contain his aggression when the two fighters were near each other during the event. The incident, captured by the ESPN+ pay-per-view broadcast, showed Strickland suddenly attacking Du Plessis, leading to tumult and chaos in the middle of the gala.
The Camera Captures the Moment
Just after the camera shifted away from the fighters, the situation erupted. The video of the incident, now circulating, provides a clear view of the heated moment that shook UFC 296.
This unexpected confrontation offers a taste of the excitement awaiting their upcoming main event and adds further drama to UFC 297.