Daniel Cormier questions fan interest in Sean Strickland-Dricus du Plessis trilogy

Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

Daniel Cormier: Fans won't want to see Strickland vs. Du Plessis trilogy https://t.co/99G6d9DSsP Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: Daniel Cormier stated fans do not want to see a third bout between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. The former champion evaluated the middleweight division following the recent fight card at Paycom Center.

Why it matters: Du Plessis secured a five-round decision victory over Kamaru Usman in Oklahoma to remain in the win column. He previously fought Strickland twice, including a championship rematch at UFC 312 in February 2025.

By the numbers: Du Plessis holds a 24-3-0 professional record following the main event decision.

What to watch: UFC executives have not finalized the next middleweight title challenger.

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