The UFC 312 event in Sydney delivered a night of impressive performances, particularly from the reigning champions. Du Plessis showcased his striking prowess, breaking Strickland's nose en route to a dominant title defense. Zhang, in the co-main event, overwhelmed her opponent with a relentless striking attack, securing a decisive victory. This event solidified the champions' dominance and highlighted the areas where the challengers need improvement.
Both champions delivered on the big stage in Sydney on Saturday night. Du Plessis exceeded his past effort against Strickland by a significant margin, breaking his rival’s nose and unleashing a versatile striking arsenal to retain his title in the UFC 312 main event. And Zhang simply overwhelmed the American wrestler by stuffing 14 of her takedowns and battering her on the feet en route to a lopsided five-round verdict in the co-headliner.
It was a statement-making night for Du Plessis and Zhang, both of whom strengthened their positions atop their respective divisions. Meanwhile, Strickland and Suarez are sent back to the drawing board in search of answers, none of which arrived Down Under in the Octagon on Saturday night. UFC 314 is officially set for the Kaseya Center in Miami on April 12. Weili Zhang addressed her P4P standing and potential superfight against Valentina Shevchenko
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