UFC 312 Event Details – UFC 312 Approaches

UFC 312 is set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The event features a highly anticipated middleweight title fight between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and former champion Sean Strickland. This is a rematch of their intense bout, in which du Plessis secured the belt with a narrow split decision victory over Strickland.

In the co-main event, dominant strawweight champion Zhang Weili will put her title on the line against the undefeated Tatiana Suarez, who has been on an impressive rise in the division. This marks Zhang’s third title defense and is expected to be one of the toughest challenges of her career.

The UFC 312 fight card also includes several exciting matchups, featuring both rising prospects and experienced contenders. Australian fan favorite Jimmy Crute will be fighting in front of his home crowd, looking to make a strong statement.

UFC Embedded – Episode 3 Breakdown

As fight week intensifies, UFC has released the third episode of its UFC Embedded vlog series, giving fans an inside look at the fighters’ final preparations.

The episode opens with Sean Strickland spending time at the beach, embracing his usual unfiltered personality while discussing his mindset before the fight. Viewers are then transported to Phuket, Thailand, where Zhang Weili enjoys her last meal before embarking on her flight to Sydney. The embedded cameras also capture Dricus du Plessis encountering a large spider during a gym session, adding a humorous moment to his fight camp.

Meanwhile, Tatiana Suarez is seen staying focused in her hotel room, continuing her final training sessions. The episode also features Jimmy Crute getting a fresh haircut, ensuring he looks sharp for his homecoming fight.

Traditional Welcome in Sydney

A major highlight of the episode is the traditional Australian welcome ceremony, performed by the Indigenous community to honor the fighters upon their arrival. Zhang Weili fully embraces the experience, even taking the opportunity to learn a few dance moves from the instructor.

In the latter part of the episode, viewers get exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from fighter interviews. Sean Strickland, known for his bold statements, expresses his warrior mentality, declaring: