UFC 312 Preview: Du Plessis vs. Strickland Showdown
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UFC 312 Preview: Du Plessis vs. Strickland Showdown

A deep dive into the main fights scheduled for UFC 312, featuring expert predictions and analysis.

Overview

Two championship bouts are on the horizon as UFC 312 approaches in Australia. The main event showcases Dricus du Plessis defending his title against Sean Strickland, who lost their previous encounter by a narrow margin. This time, both fighters aim to secure a more decisive victory.

Champion Title Bouts

  • Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Sean Strickland (middleweight title)
  • Tatiana Suarez vs. Zhang Weili (c) (women’s strawweight title)

Fight Details

  1. Teixeira vs. Tafa (Heavyweight Matchup)
    • Rodolfo Bellato faces Jake Matthews in welterweight action.
    • A special debut for Aleksandre Topuria, who will compete against Colby Thicknesse in Bantamweights.

“I don’t feel any pressure as a fighter,” says Aleksandre, reflecting on the weight of expectation that comes with sharing a cage with a champion.

  • Translated: “No me siento bajo presión como luchador.”

Predictions

Various predictions have surfaced from CBS Sports experts, each analyzing the potential outcomes based on previous performances.

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