UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 concluded with thrilling action at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. With a record-breaking live gate of $7.7 million and an attendance of 18,253 fans, the event showcased high-level MMA across 12 bouts.
🔴 UFC 312: Post-Fight Press Conference
Here’s a complete breakdown of the results from this epic fight night:
Main Event: UFC Middleweight Championship
Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland via Unanimous Decision
n a five-round war, Du Plessis once again proved his dominance over Sean Strickland, securing a unanimous decision victory. The South African’s relentless pressure and well-rounded skill set helped him retain his UFC Middleweight Championship.
Co-Main Event: UFC Strawweight Championship
Zhang Weili def. Tatiana Suarez via Unanimous Decision
China’s Zhang Weili successfully defended her Strawweight Championship against Tatiana Suarez. Zhang’s superior striking and takedown defense kept her ahead on the scorecards, leading to a dominant unanimous decision win.
Main Card Results
Heavyweight Bout (265 lbs): Tallison Teixeira def. Justin Tafa via KO/TKO (Elbows and Knees) at 0:35 Round 1 of 3: Teixeira wasted no time, blitzing Tafa with a devastating combination of elbows and knees, securing a quick knockout victory in under 40 seconds!
Light Heavyweight Bout (205 lbs): Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato ends in a Draw: A back-and-forth battle between the two light heavyweight contenders saw neither man take a decisive edge, resulting in a rare draw.
Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jake Matthews def. Francisco Prado via Unanimous Decision: Matthews showcased his veteran experience with crisp striking and well-timed takedowns to earn a clear-cut unanimous decision victory over Prado.
Preliminary Card Results
Featherweight Bout (145 lbs): Gabriel Santos def. Jack Jenkins via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:06 Round 3 of 3:
Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Tom Nolan def. Viacheslav Borshchev via Unanimous Decision
Flyweight Bout (125 lbs): Cong Wang def. Bruna Brasil via Unanimous Decision
Bantamweight Bout (135 lbs): Aleksandre Topuria def. Colby Thicknesse via Unanimous Decision:
Lightweight Bout (155 Lbs): Rongzhu defeated Kody Steele via Unanimous Decision
Welterweight Bout (170 lbs): Jonathan Micallef def. Kevin Jousset via Unanimous Decision
Lightweight Bout (155 lbs): Quillan Salkilld def. Anshul Jubli via KO/TKO (Right Cross) at 0:19 Round 1 of 3 as the fastest finish of the night
UFC 312 was a night to remember, with championship implications, brutal knockouts, and technical masterclasses. What’s next for the winners and losers? Stay tuned for all the post-fight analysis!