Despite defeat, Sean Strickland breaks historic record against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312

Dricus du Plessis e Sean Strickland took revenge on UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg), Sean Strickland was harshly criticized by fans for his performance in defeat to Dricus du Plessis in rematch for the category belt, in the main fight of the UFC 312, last Saturday (8), in Sydney, Australia. Despite the performance below criticism and the defeat in the unanimous decision, the American managed to make history during the duel.

In the third round of the fight, Sean Strickland surpassed the mark of 1.384 significant strikes connected in his career as a middleweight (up to 83,9 kg), which marked the historical record of the category and belonged to the British and also former champion Michael Bisping. At the end of the five rounds, the American set a new record with 1.465 significant strikes as an athlete in the division.

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In the history of the category, only five athletes have surpassed the mark of one thousand significant strikes connected. In addition to Sean Strickland e Michael Bisping, close the top 5: Israel adesanya, with 1.193, Brad Tavares, with 1.106, and Robert whittaker, with 1.100, the three still active in the organization.

Winner of the main fight UFC 312 and now with two middleweight belt defenses, Dricus du Plessis didn't break any records, but he achieved impressive marks. The South African extended his winning streak in the category to nine fights, second only to Anderson Silva, with 13, and Israel adesanya, with 12, in the history of the category.