UFC 312 Recap: Du Plessis Triumphs Over Strickland in Championship Rematch
The highly anticipated UFC 312 event took place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, featuring two championship bouts that did not disappoint fight fans.
In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his title against former champion Sean Strickland in a rematch of their closely contested UFC 297 bout. Du Plessis emerged victorious via unanimous decision, solidifying his position atop the division.
The co-main event saw UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili retain her title with a dominant performance against the previously undefeated Tatiana Suarez. Zhang’s victory further cements her status as one of the most dominant champions in the sport.
Other notable results from the main card include:
- Tallison Teixeira’s impressive first-round TKO victory over Justin Tafa
- A majority draw between Jimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato
- Jake Matthews securing a unanimous decision win against Francisco Prado
The preliminary card also delivered exciting matchups, with standout performances from Gabriel Santos, Tom Nolan, and Quillan Salkilld, who scored a lightning-fast 19-second knockout.
UFC 312 showcased the depth of talent in the organization and set the stage for intriguing future matchups across multiple weight classes.
