The UFC returns to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for UFC 312, featuring a blockbuster middleweight title rematch between champion Dricus du Plessis (22-2) and former titleholder Sean Strickland (29-6) 28. The event also includes a pivotal strawweight title clash between Zhang Weili (25-3) and undefeated challenger Tatiana Suarez (10-0), alongside a card packed with Australian talent like Justin Tafa, Jimmy Crute, and Jake Matthews 24.
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The UFC returns to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for UFC 312, featuring a blockbuster middleweight title rematch between champion Dricus du Plessis (22-2) and former titleholder Sean Strickland (29-6) 28. The event also includes a pivotal strawweight title clash between Zhang Weili (25-3) and undefeated challenger Tatiana Suarez (10-0), alongside a card packed with Australian talent like Justin Tafa, Jimmy Crute, and Jake Matthews 24.
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Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland
Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez
Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira
Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato
Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado
Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos
Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev
Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil
Aleksandre Topuria vs. Colby Thicknesse
Kody Steele vs. Rongzhu
Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset
Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli
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The UFC returns to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for UFC 312, featuring a blockbuster middleweight title rematch between champion Dricus du Plessis (22-2) and former titleholder Sean Strickland (29-6) 28. The event also includes a pivotal strawweight title clash between Zhang Weili (25-3) and undefeated challenger Tatiana Suarez (10-0), alongside a card packed with Australian talent like Justin Tafa, Jimmy Crute, and Jake Matthews 24.
How to Watch: Channel, Time & Live Stream
- Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025 (Saturday, February 8 in the U.S.)
- Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia.
- Start Times:
- Early Prelims: 10:00 PM GMT (Saturday) / 5:00 PM ET.
- Prelims: 1:00 AM GMT / 8:00 PM ET.
- Main Card: 3:00 AM GMT / 10:00 PM ET.
- Main Event Walkouts (approx.): 5:30 AM GMT / 12:30 AM ET.
- Broadcast Details:
- U.S.: ESPN+ PPV ($11.99/month subscription required).
- UK/Europe: TNT Sports Box Office or Discovery+ app.
- Australia: Main Event via Kayo Sports or Foxtel (exclusive PPV).
PPV Pricing
- U.S.: Included with ESPN+ subscription (11.99/monthor11.99/monthor119.99/year).
- Australia: $59.95 AUD via Kayo Sports or Foxtel.
- UK: £19.95 via TNT Sports Box Office.
Watch UFC 312 in the US
US fans can watch the event live in the US via ESPN+. On its own, ESPN+ costs $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. UFC 312 will cost an additional $79.99 as it is a PPV event, meaning you can get UFC 312 and a year of ESPN+ for $134.98.Fight Card Highlights
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV / Kayo Sports)- Middleweight Title Bout: Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Sean Strickland 2 – A rematch of their 2024 split-decision thriller, with Du Plessis defending his belt and 10-fight win streak 812.
- Strawweight Title Bout: Zhang Weili (c) vs. Tatiana Suarez – Zhang’s first fight since April 2024; Suarez aims to dethrone the champ with her elite wrestling 912.
- Heavyweight Bout: Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira – Tafa seeks redemption against the undefeated Brazilian prospect 28.
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato – Crute fights to revive his career; Bellato rides a four-fight win streak 2.
- Welterweight Bout: Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado – Both fighters look to break a .500 run in recent bouts 2.
- Featherweight: Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos
- Lightweight: Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev
- Flyweight: Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil 12.
- Lightweight: Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli – Jubli, India’s rising star, faces local favorite Salkilld 410.
Pre-Fight Drama
- Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2: The rivalry intensified this week when Strickland accused Du Plessis of fabricating a staph infection. Du Plessis fired back: “There are no pacts between lions and men” 89.
- Zhang vs. Suarez: Suarez, an eight-time wrestling medalist, has not fought since 2023 due to injury but remains a betting underdog against Zhang’s striking prowess 89.
Betting Odds & Predictions
- Du Plessis (-218) vs. Strickland (+180): Odds favor the champion’s grappling and endurance 39.
- Zhang (-375) vs. Suarez (+295): Zhang’s experience gives her the edge, but Suarez’s ground game could surprise 39.
- Tafa (+140) vs. Teixeira (-166): Teixeira’s Contender Series hype makes him thewsrasdsasadsad
du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland
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Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland
Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez
Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira
Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato
Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado
Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos
Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borshchev
Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil
Aleksandre Topuria vs. Colby Thicknesse
Kody Steele vs. Rongzhu
Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset
Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli
