UFC 312: du Plessis, Strickland Rematch Set for February 8

UFC 312 is set for February 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia, featuring a highly anticipated middleweight title rematch between current champion Dricus du Plessis and former titleholder Sean Strickland. Du Plessis aims to defend his title for the second time after submitting Israel Adesanya in August, while Strickland looks to reclaim the championship following a victory over Paulo Costa. The co-main event will showcase UFC women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili defending her title against undefeated contender Tatiana Suarez, marking Suarez's first attempt at becoming champion after overcoming significant injury setbacks. UFC 313 will follow on March 8, headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, alongside a co-main event featuring Justin Gaethje versus Dan Hooker. Both events promise an exciting lineup with significant implications for the fighters involved. The full fight cards for both pay-per-view events have been announced, highlighting a mix of established stars and rising talent.