Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAG
Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland successfully weighed in for their 185 lbs title rematch, headlining UFC 312. The fight card airs live on pay-per-view from Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday, February 8 (ET).
Current champion Dricus Du Plessis (22-2) of South Africa tipped the scales at 185 lbs for his second championship defense. Former titleholder Sean Strickland (29-6) of Anaheim, CA showed the same weight for his attempt to reclaim the title. In their first fight last January, Du Plessis defeated Strickland by split decision.
“For so many people, Perth is kicking your a**. You boo like losers,” Du Plessis said at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins. “Tomorrow night, just like in Perth, I’m going to take your boy out. Enjoy the cheers while you still can, boys.”
Sean Strickland said, “I can’t wait to get out there try to shorten this man’s life for you f***ing guys. As of always, I appreciate you f***ers. To the f***ing death, Dutch man.”
The co-main event fighters also made it official for their 115 lbs championship clash. Two-time champion Weili Zhang (25-3) of China weighed in at 115 lbs for the third defense in her second reign. Unbeaten challenger Tatiana Suarez (10-0) of Covina, CA declared 114.5 lbs for her first attempt to become champion.
“I will do my best. And still,” Weili Zhang said. “Aussie Aussie Aussie.”
Tatiana Suarez said, “I’m just here to win a world title. I know I’m the best in the world and I look forward to proving it on Saturday night.”
The 125 lbs bout between Hyun Sung Park (9-0) of Korea and Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (8-1) of Mongolia has been canceled due to weight management issues with the latter.
UFC ring girls Kristie Pearson and Red Dela Cruz at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGSean Strickland at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGDricus du Plessis at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGSean Strickland at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGDricus du Plessis at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGDricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGTatiana Suarez at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGWeili Zhang at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGWeili Zhang and Tatiana Suarez shake hands at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGWeili Zhang and Tatiana Suarez come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGJustin Tafa and Tallison Teixeira come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGJimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGJake Matthews and Francisco Prado come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGJack Jenkins and Gabriel Santos come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGTom Nolan and Viacheslav Borshchev come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGWang Cong and Bruna Brasil come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGColby Thicknesse and Aleksandre Topuria come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGJonathan Micallef and Kevin Jousset come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGZhu Rong and Kody Steele come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAGQuillan Salkilld and Anshul Jubli come face-to-face at the UFC 312 ceremonial weigh-ins on February 7, 2025 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, NSW, Australia | FIGHTMAG
The 312 weights are as follows:
Main card
Dricus du Plessis (185) vs. Sean Strickland (185) – du Plessis’ UFC middleweight title
Weili Zhang (115) vs. Tatiana Suarez (114.5) – Zhang’s UFC strawweight title
Justin Tafa (266) vs Tallison Teixeira (263)
Jimmy Crute (206) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (205)
Jake Matthews (170.5) vs Francisco Prado (170.5)
Prelims
Jack Jenkins (146) vs Gabriel Santos (145.5)
Tom Nolan (155.5) vs Viacheslav Borshchev (156)
Wang Cong (125) vs Bruna Brasil (125.5)
Colby Thicknesse (135.5) vs Aleksandre Topuria (135.5)
