UFC 312 to Feature Du Plessis vs. Strickland Rematch and Zhang vs. Suarez Title Fight

The middleweight and strawweight titles will be on the line in Sydney, with debate surrounding Khamzat Chimaev's exclusion from the title picture.

Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland in a rematch at UFC 312 on February 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia.
The first fight between Du Plessis and Strickland at UFC 297 ended in a controversial split decision, fueling anticipation for the rematch.
Strickland earned his way back into title contention with a decisive win over Paulo Costa, while Du Plessis recently defended his title against Israel Adesanya via submission.
In the co-main event, Zhang Weili will defend her strawweight title against undefeated challenger Tatiana Suarez, who has overcome significant health setbacks to reach this opportunity.
Khamzat Chimaev, who recently defeated Robert Whittaker, was a favored contender for a title shot by many fans but will have to wait for his opportunity, as confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White.