UFC 312: Du Plessis retains middleweight title after going the distance with Strickland

• UFC 312 takeaways: Du Plessis-Chimaev next? Zhang should make a move ... up

  Dricus Du Plessis' future looks bright, and Zhang Weili should make a move to flyweight.
  
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• Du Plessis breaks Strickland's nose in rematch rout

  Dricus Du Plessis left no doubt in his rematch with Sean Strickland, retaining his middleweight title in a near-shutout victory at UFC 312.
  
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  UFC 312 results, highlights: Champion Zhang Weili dominates Tatiana Suarez as underdog to retain title

  Zhang thoroughly controlled nearly all of the action inside the Octagon in Australia
  
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• Du Plessis successfully defends middleweight belt in rematch with Strickland in UFC 312

  Dricus Du Plessis didn’t like the way his first meeting with Sean Strickland ended in a split decision a little more than a year ago, so he made sure there was no doubt on Sunday at UFC 312 in Sydney
  
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  UFC 312 -- Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Results, winners, highlights, fight card, complete guide

  'DDP' proved to be the better man once again inside the Octagon in Australia
  
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  UFC 312 predictions -- Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Fight card, odds, preview, expert picks, prelims

  Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the two title fights scheduled for Saturday night in Sydney
  
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  UFC 312 predictions, best bets, odds: Dricus du Plessis, over total rounds among top picks to consider

  The main card offers an interesting mixed bag of options to look at for a wager or two
  
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  UFC 312 odds, predictions, time, Sydney card: du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 picks by proven MMA expert

  SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 312: du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 fight card from Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday
  
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  UFC 312: Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis believes he can 'absolutely' take down Khamzat Chimaev

  Du Plessis does not fear the top title challenger's A-game
  
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