UFC makes a rare visit down under on Saturday, with Dricus Du Plessis putting his middleweight title on the line against Sean Strickland as the headlining act for UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. The main act marks the second meeting between the two fighters after South African star Du Plessis claimed the title from California's Strickland with a split decision in January of 2024.

Strickland knew he wanted a rematch with the champ but had to wait a while. Thanks to getting back in the win column after winning a split decision versus Paulo Costa at UFC 302, he upped his overall record to 29–6 and showed he wants a rematch with du Plessis.

Sean Strickland was a hair's breadth away from beating Dricus du Plessis last year, yet he's a significant underdog in the rematch. That doesn't make sense to our UFC betting expert, who is targeting the Strickland via decision prop at UFC 312.