The upcoming UFC 312 pay-per-view event in Sydney, Australia, is drawing criticism for its underwhelming fight card, despite featuring two UFC championship fights.
The upcoming UFC 312 pay-per-view event scheduled for February 8th in Sydney, Australia, is facing criticism for its underwhelming fight card . While the event boasts two UFC championship fights, neither matchup appears to be generating significant excitement among fans. The main event pits middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis against former champion Sean Strickland in a rematch of their January 2024 encounter at UFC 297.
DDP secured the victory via split decision in their previous bout and has since successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya in August 2024 at UFC 305. Strickland earned his rematch opportunity by defeating Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa in June 2024 at UFC 302. However, many fans express disappointment with this pairing, with DDP even stating his preference for a fight against Chimaev. Despite the lukewarm reception, the UFC is honoring their commitment to Strickland, granting him the rematch.The co-main event features Weili Zhang defending her UFC women's strawweight title against Tatiana Suarez. Zhang is widely regarded as an exceptional fighter, and Suarez has long been considered a potential threat to the champion. However, the buildup for this fight has been minimal, leaving fans with little anticipation despite the talent on display. The card's underwhelming nature extends beyond the title fights. The main card opener between Matthews and Prado lacks star power, and subsequent fights featuring Crute and Bellato, along with Teixeira and Tafa, feel more suited for featured preliminary bouts. Overall, the UFC 312 card appears to resemble a Fight Night event with two title fights serving as the evening's finale.
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