UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 Picks - UFC Predictions & MMA Betting Odds
The UFC returns to Sydney, Australia this month for UFC 312. In the main event, fans will be cheering on either Dricus du Plessis or Sean Strickland in a middleweight title fight, a rematch of the main event at UFC 297. The co-main event will also have a title on the line as Weili Zhang hopes to defend her belt against the challenger Tatiana Suarez. All the fights are available to bet on and watch live right here at Stake Sportsbook.
When & Where is UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2?
UFC 312 is scheduled for February 9, 2025. It will take place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
UFC Fight Night 250 Fight Card Picks & Odds
Main Card
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland - du Plessis by decision
Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez - Suarez by decision
Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira - Teixeira by KO/TKO
Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato - Bellato by by KO/TKO
Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado - Matthews by decision
Preliminary Card
Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos - Jenkins by submission
Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev - Nolan by KO/TKO
Wang Cong vs Bruna Brasil - Cong by decision
Colby Thicknesse vs Aleksandre Topuria - Ticknesse by decision
Rongzhu vs Cody Steele - Steele by KO/TKO
Johnathon Micallef vs Kevin Jousset - Jousett by decision
Quillan Salkilld vs Anshul Jubli - Salkilld by by KO/TKO
Hyun Sung Park vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel - Sung Park by submission
Previous Fights & Fighter History
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland
The first fight between these two was a tough battle that ended in a split decision win for du Plessis. Now, they’ll meet for another title fight after the champion defended his belt against Adesanya and Strickland won a split decision against Paulo Costa. In the 1st fight, Strickland had the edge in the striking, but Dricus effectively mixed up his attacks better with takedowns.
Despite the fact that the 1st fight was very close, the UFC odds have the middleweight champion, Dricus as the clear favorite for the rematch. The adjustments he made after the first round won him the fight, and many expect him to fight better this time. However, it’s hard to count out Strickland due to his very effective striking style. If he can defend the takedowns better this time and utilize his teeps more, he has a good chance to win.
Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez
2-time women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili looks to make her 3rd-consecutive title defense in this fight after impressive performances against Amanda Lemos and Xionan Xang in her last 2 fights. Despite her strength in all areas of MMA, the latest odds have Weili as the slight underdog in the co-main event. She’s facing an undefeated prospect who excels in grappling.
Tatiana Suarez was once hailed as the female Khabib, with her impressive grappling ability leading her to an undefeated 10-0 record. However, injuries derailed a lot of her momentum, and she’s only fought 3 times in the last 6 years. Her last fight was an impressive guillotine finish against Jessica Andrade in 2023, but this strawweight title fight be a big step up in competition for her.
Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira
Before the co-main event gets underway, the fans will get to see Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira. Tafa lost his last fight against Karl Williams but had won 3 out of his previous 4 fights, with the other ruled a no contest. 100% of his wins have come by way of knockout, so he’s always good fun to watch. However, his record is now 4-4 in the UFC.
Teixeira is undefeated in his career, with 7 professional MMA wins so far. He’s never fought in the UFC before, but his last fight saw him beat Arthur Lopes on the Contender Series. Like Tafa, Teixeira has a high finish rate, with 86% of his wins coming from KO/TKO and the remaining wins coming by way of submission. His fights have never gone to the scorecards, so he’s an exciting prospect with a lot of potential.
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