Dricus Du Plessis Defends Title Against Sean Strickland at UFC 312
The middleweight champion's disciplined preparation contrasts with Strickland's quest for redemption, while Zhang Weili faces Tatiana Suarez for strawweight gold.
- UFC 312 features two title fights, with Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight belt against Sean Strickland in a rematch, and Zhang Weili facing Tatiana Suarez for the strawweight title.
- Du Plessis, known for his rigorous training regimen, has been praised for his methodical preparation, including arriving in Sydney early to acclimate for the bout.
- Sean Strickland, aiming to reclaim the title he lost to Du Plessis in January 2024, enters the fight backed by former middleweight champion Alex Pereira in his corner.
- In the co-main event, Zhang Weili defends her strawweight title against undefeated grappler Tatiana Suarez, who has overcome significant injury setbacks to earn her shot at the belt.
- Betting odds favor Du Plessis and Suarez, with predictions suggesting Du Plessis retains his title and Suarez wins via submission, though these outcomes remain speculative.
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