Exciting news for MMA fans as UFC 312 is set to take place in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 9. The main card has been unveiled for the pay-per-view event, headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland.
Du Plessis will be defending his title for the second time after defeating former champion Israel Adesanya in August. With a 10-fight winning streak, the South African is eager to settle the score with Strickland, who he narrowly defeated in their previous encounter.
Strickland, coming off a victory over Paulo Costa, is determined to claim the championship belt this time around.
In the co-main event, strawweight champion Zhang Weili will face off against Tatiana Suarez in what promises to be a thrilling battle.
Suarez, with an impressive undefeated record in the octagon, looks to fulfill her championship aspirations after overcoming injuries that sidelined her for a significant period.
Meanwhile, Zhang aims to continue her winning streak and solidify her status as a dominant force in the division.
The main card also features local talents such as Justin Tafa, Jimmy Crute, and Jake Matthews, who will showcase their skills on the pay-per-view broadcast.
Check out the full main card lineup for UFC 312: du Plessis vs. Strickland 2:
MAIN EVENT: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland
CO-MAIN EVENT: Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez
Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira
Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato
Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado