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UFC 312: Dricus Du Plessis Cruises to Win, But Khamzat Chimaev Match Looms Large | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Dricus Du Plessis punches Sean Strickland

Dricus Du Plessis punches Sean StricklandJeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis was the picture of dominance in his rematch with Sean Strickland, bloodying his trash-talking challenger to a clear-cut unanimous decision win. However, the South African star may want to hold off on celebrating too hard just yet, as his win cleared … Read more

Alex Pereira shocks fans with surprise appearance alongside former rival at UFC 312

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Pereira uploaded the surprising photo during UFC 312

Alex Pereira was all smiles alongside his former foe Israel Adesanya at UFC 312. The pair linked up at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, where fans, battling the morning blues, showed their love for MMA Down Under. 7 Pereira uploaded the surprising photo during UFC 312Credit: @AlexPereiraUFC on X 7 And Adesanya followed shortly … Read more

UFC 312 predictions — Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Fight card, odds, preview, expert picks, prelims

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Two championship bouts highlight the action when UFC 312 comes to Australia. The night’s main event features a rematch between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and the man he defeated to win the title, Sean Strickland. du Plessis took the first fight by split decision in a very close fight that left Strickland claiming he … Read more

UFC 312 predictions — Dricus du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland: Fight card, odds, expert picks, preview, prelims

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Two championship bouts highlight the action when UFC 312 comes to Australia. The night’s main event features a rematch between middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and the man he defeated to win the title, Sean Strickland. du Plessis took the first fight by split decision in a very close fight that left Strickland claiming he … Read more

‘I can dominate anybody’: Suarez’s shot to prove she’s a champion at UFC 312

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Brett OkamotoFeb 5, 2025, 07:54 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun When Tatiana Suarez challenges Zhang Weili for the UFC strawweight championship Saturday, one thing she won’t lack is self-belief. Because if Suarez did not truly believe she was the best fighter on the … Read more

UFC 312: Tatiana Suarez gets the chance to erase the ‘what if’ stigma after years of battling injuries

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Ever since she made her debut in the UFC by dominantly winning Season 23 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in just her fourth pro bout in 2016, Tatiana Suarez has looked the part of future champion in the making.  Little did anyone know, however, that Suarez (10-0), a native of Covina, California, who was a 2012 … Read more

Sean Strickland responds to Dricus Du Plessis’ injury accusation as fans worry American could withdraw from UFC 312

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Sean Strickland has denied carrying a staph infection following accusations from Dricus du Plessis. Strickland, 33, rematches du Plessis in the main event of UFC 312 this Sunday in Sydney, Australia. 4 Strickland said he ‘doesn’t get sick’ during the press conference at Qudos Bank ArenaCredit: getty The pair previously clashed last January at UFC … Read more

Leon Edwards names Jon Jones as best fighter of all time and current UFC champion as the worst

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Leon Edwards, like many, believes Jon Jones is the greatest MMA fighter to ever walk this earth. However, others may be surprised to learn that the worst fighter of all time, in his opinion, is a current UFC champion – Belal Muhammad. 6 Edwards has Jon Jones as his greatest fighter of all timeCredit: Getty … Read more

Former UFC champion reveals key lesson from Alex Pereira KO that will help to win rematch and reclaim title after UFC 311

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Jamahal Hill wants another shot at Alex Pereira after UFC 311. Hill takes on another ex-titleholder in Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311 on January 19 in what will be his first fight since being knocked out by Pereira. 6 Hill looked stunned after Pereira knocked him out at UFC 300Credit: GETTY 6 To retain his … Read more

‘His aura came from hell’ – UFC champion recalls ‘terrible’ first encounter with Conor McGregor

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Ilia Topuria will never forget the time he first met Conor McGregor, but for all the wrong reasons. The pair came face-to-face during fight week ahead of UFC 264 in July 2021, a card headlined by McGregor’s trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. 4 Topuria immediately sensed McGregor had a negative energy surrounding himCredit: Getty At … Read more