Cutting weight is one of the toughest challenges in MMA. Many fighters have been forced to withdraw from fights after failing to gain weight. However, at the upcoming UFC 312, every fighter successfully hit their mark. The event is headlined by Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland for the middleweight title. Surprisingly, though, two fights were still canceled.
Just minutes before the official weigh-in session began, officials canceled two early preliminary card fights. Officials removed HyunSung Park vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel and Rei Tsuruya vs. Stewart Nicoll from the card without providing a reason. Despite this, all fighters successfully gained weight. In the main event, middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland both weighed 185 pounds, while strawweight champ Zhang Weili (115) faced Tatiana Suarez (114.5).
Heavyweights Justin Tafa (266) and Tallison Teixeira (263) made weight, as did Rodolfo Bellato (205) and Jimmy Crute (206) in the light heavyweight division. Jake Matthews and Francisco Prado both came in at 170.5 pounds for their welterweight bout.
On the prelims, Jack Jenkins (146) takes on Gabriel Santos (145.5), Viacheslav Borshchev (156) meets Tom Nolan (155.5), and Bruna Brasil (125.5) faces Wang Cong (125). Colby Thicknesse and Aleksandre Topuria both hit 135.5 pounds for their bantamweight clash. The early prelims feature Kody Steele vs. Rong Zhu (156), Kevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef (171), and Anshul Jubli vs. Quillan Salkilld (155.5, 156).
On the prelims, Jack Jenkins (146) takes on Gabriel Santos (145.5), Viacheslav Borshchev (156) meets Tom Nolan (155.5), and Bruna Brasil (125.5) faces Wang Cong (125). Colby Thicknesse and Aleksandre Topuria both hit 135.5 pounds for their bantamweight clash. The early prelims feature Kody Steele vs. Rong Zhu (156), Kevin Jousset vs. Jonathan Micallef (171), and Anshul Jubli vs. Quillan Salkilld (155.5, 156).
Where to Watch UFC 312: TV & Live Stream Details
UFC 312 promises an action-packed night. Dricus Du Plessis will defend his middleweight title against Strickland in the main event. In the co-main event, Zhang Weili will face Tatiana Suarez for the strawweight belt.
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The event kicks off at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT / 11 PM GMT. In the U.S., early prelims stream on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass, with prelims airing on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The main card goes live on ESPN+ PPV at 10 PM ET. Canadian fans can catch the action on DAZN PPV, while UK viewers can tune in via TNT Sports. With two title fights on the line, UFC 312 promises high-stakes drama—will the champs hold their ground, or will we see new champions crowned?
