Main Card Results:
- Middleweight Championship Bout:
- Dricus du Plessis successfully defended his title against Sean Strickland by unanimous decision. Du Plessis dominated the fight, notably breaking Strickland's nose in the fourth round. The judges scored the bout 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 in favor of du Plessis.
- Women's Strawweight Championship Bout:
- Zhang Weili retained her title by defeating Tatiana Suarez via unanimous decision. Weili showcased superior striking and grappling skills throughout the fight.
- Heavyweight Bout:
- Tallison Teixeira made a remarkable UFC debut, securing a first-round knockout over Justin Tafa in just 30 seconds with a powerful elbow strike. The knockout left commentator Daniel Cormier astounded.
- Light Heavyweight Bout:
- Jimmy Crute and Rodolfo Bellato fought to a majority draw, with the judges unable to declare a winner.
- Welterweight Bout:
- Jake Matthews defeated Francisco Prado by unanimous decision, demonstrating superior technique and control throughout the match.
Preliminary Card Highlights:
- Flyweight Bout:
- Quillan Salkilld opened the event with a quick 16-second knockout victory over Anshul Jubli, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
- Featherweight Bout:
- Gabriel Santos secured a submission victory over Jack Jenkins, showcasing his grappling prowess.
Overall, UFC 312 featured several standout performances, with du Plessis and Weili successfully defending their titles and newcomers like Teixeira making impressive debuts.
UFC 312: Key Highlights and Reactions
'Insane' - Fans react as Dricus Du Plessis breaks Sean Strickland's nose in convincing UFC 312 victory to retain title
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