UFC 312 is bringing the action back to PPV with an exciting middleweight title rematch between Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland headlining the show at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. It will be preceded by the women’s strawweight title fight between ‘Magnum’ Zhang Weili and the ever-resilient Tatiana Suarez.
The PPV will be broadcast across the globe. So there will be differences in the timings and streaming partners in your part of the world. We have got you covered, though.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 312 — from the main-card previews to the start timings of the undercard and the headline bouts.
The main event: Du Plessis vs Strickland
Du Plessis and Strickland have fought once before. Their first encounter, in January 2024 at UFC 297, was a closely contested affair, with Du Plessis securing the middleweight title by a split decision. Since then, the South African has successfully defended his title against Israel Adesanya, while Strickland has been chasing a rematch.
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Both fighters have been building up the fervor for the bout, with Strickland making it personal through out-of-pocket statements as usual, and DDP roasting him on the mic.
This rematch is expected to be a thrilling contest. Both fighters bring unique skills and determination to the octagon.
The co-main event: Zhang vs Suarez
Zhang, the reigning women’s strawweight champion, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 in April 2024. Suarez, undefeated with a record of 11-0, last competed in August 2023, securing a second-round submission win against former champion Jessica Andrade.
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This matchup has generated significant interest, with experts such as Gilbert Burns predicting a dominant performance from the challenger, highlighting her elite wrestling skills.
The fight is expected to be a compelling contest between Zhang’s striking prowess and Suarez’s grappling expertise.
Here is where you can catch the action and, more importantly, when to tune in.
Start times for UFC 312
USA:
- Early Prelims: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 12 am ET / 9 pm PT (Feb 8th)
Canada:
- Early Prelims: 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 12 am ET / 9 pm PT (Feb 8th)
Mexico:
- Early Prelims: 5 pm CT / 2 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 7 pm CT / 4 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 9 pm CT / 6 pm PT (Feb 8th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 11 pm CT / 8 pm PT (Feb 8th)
Brazil:
- Early Prelims: 8 pm BRT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 10 pm BRT (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 12 am BRT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 2 am BRT (Feb 9th)
Argentina:
- Early Prelims: 8 pm ART (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 10 pm ART (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 12 am ART (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 2 am ART (Feb 9th)
UK:
- Early Prelims: 11 pm GMT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 1 am GMT (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 3 am GMT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 5 am GMT (Feb 9th)
Ireland:
- Early Prelims: 11 pm GMT (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 1 am GMT (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 3 am GMT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 5 am GMT (Feb 9th)
Spain:
- Early Prelims: 12 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 2 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 4 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 6 am CET (Feb 9th)
France:
- Early Prelims: 12 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 2 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 4 am CET (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 6 am CET (Feb 9th)
Russia:
- Early Prelims: 2 am MSK (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 4 am MSK (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 6 am MSK (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 8 am MSK (Feb 9th)
China:
- Early Prelims: 7 am CST (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 9 am CST (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 11 am CST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 1 pm CST (Feb 9th)
Japan:
- Early Prelims: 8 am JST (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 10 am JST (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 12 pm JST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 2 pm JST (Feb 9th)
Singapore:
- Early Prelims: 7 am SGT (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 9 am SGT (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 11 am SGT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 1 pm SGT (Feb 9th)
South Korea:
- Early Prelims: 8 am KST (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 10 am KST (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 12 pm KST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 2 pm KST (Feb 9th)
India:
- Early Prelims: 4:30 am IST (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 6:30 am IST (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 8:30 am IST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 10:30 am IST (Feb 9th)
UAE:
- Early Prelims: 8 pm UAE (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 10 pm UAE (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 12 am UAE (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 2 am UAE (Feb 9th)
Saudi Arabia:
- Early Prelims: 7 pm AST (Feb 8th)
- Prelims: 9 pm AST (Feb 8th)
- Main Card: 11 pm AST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 1 am AST (Feb 9th)
South Africa:
- Early Prelims: 1 am SAST (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 3 am SAST (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 5 am SAST (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 7 am SAST (Feb 9th)
Australia:
- Early Prelims: 11 am AEDT (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 1 pm AEDT (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 3 pm AEDT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 5 pm AEDT (Feb 9th)
New Zealand:
- Early Prelims: 1 pm NZDT (Feb 9th)
- Prelims: 3 pm NZDT (Feb 9th)
- Main Card: 5 pm NZDT (Feb 9th)
- Approx-Main Event Start Time: 7 pm NZDT (Feb 9th)
Where to watch UFC 312?
The event will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in the United States, offering comprehensive coverage of all the bouts. In the UK, TNT Sports will air the fights, with streaming available through their app and website.
Additionally, Discovery+ will provide live streaming in the UK. For those in Australia, the event will be available on Main Event via Kayo Sports, allowing fans to enjoy the fights from the comfort of their homes.
