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The Bigger Picture: UFC 312

What Are The Takeaways From The UFC’s Latest Venture To Australia?

By E. Spencer Kyte • Feb. 10, 2025

Saturday night’s UFC 312 pay-per-view at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney left us with plenty to talk about, as reigning champs Dricus Du Plessis and Zhang Weili successfully defended their titles, while a host of locals did well to impress UFC CEO Dana White.

Before we put this month’s pay-per-view to rest, let’s dive into the grander talking points to emerge from the UFC’s latest trip down under in the latest edition of The Bigger Picture.


“Stillknocks” Stands Tall
Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa kicks Sean Strickland in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 312 event at Qudos Bank Arena on February 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari)
Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa kicks Sean Strickland in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 312 event at Qudos Bank Arena on February 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.