UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 – A Night of Electrifying Rematches and Title Clashes
Introduction On February 9, 2025, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to Sydney, Australia, with UFC 312, hosted at the Qudos Bank Arena. The event was headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and former champion Sean Strickland. The co-main event featured Women's Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili defending her title against the undefeated Tatiana Suarez. UFC Main Event: Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 In their previous encounter at UFC 297, du Plessis secured a split decision victory over Strickland, capturing the Middleweight title. The rematch at UFC 312 was a chance for Strickland to reclaim his belt and for du Plessis to solidify his reign. The fight was a display of high-level striking and grappling, with both athletes showcasing their evolution since their last meeting. Ultimately, du Plessis retained his title, winning by unanimous decision after five hard-fought rounds. MMA Fighting Co-Main Event: Zhang ...