UFC makes a rare visit down under on Saturday, with Dricus Du Plessis putting his middleweight title on the line against Sean Strickland as the headlining act for UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. The main act marks the second meeting between the two fighters after South African star Du Plessis claimed the title from California's Strickland with a split decision in January of 2024.

The Octagon is heading Down Under as UFC 312 lands in Australia with a fight card that's loaded with action. Two championship fights headline the event, setting the stage for one of the most exciting nights in MMA this year.

Du Plessis has already had one title defense so far, forcing Israel Adesanya to tap out at UFC 305. The fighter out of South Africa has a career record of 22-2, with 20 wins coming by knockout or submission.