Dana White Criticizes ‘Senseless Inquiry’ Regarding UFC 312 Main Event

When inquiring about the UFC President Dana White’s team “picking fights” for upcoming pay-per-view shows on Tuesdays, caution is advised.

During the UFC 310 broadcast on Saturday, the main and co-main event fights for UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on February 8 were officially announced.

In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will defend his title against Sean Strickland in a rematch from their January bout where Strickland lost his title in a controversial split decision favoring du Plessis.

The co-main event features another title fight: UFC strawweight champion Weili Zhang defending her title against No. 1 contender Tatiana Suarez.

Reacting to questions about Khamzat Chimaev potentially getting the title shot ahead of Strickland, White was dismissive and avoided elaborating on the decision-making process. Despite previous statements hinting at Chimaev’s chances, White confirmed Strickland’s next fight against du Plessis.

While the preference for a fight with Chimaev was acknowledged by du Plessis, honoring the commitment to Strickland was deemed the right course of action.

What’s Next? UFC Tampa

The final UFC event of 2024 is set for Saturday, December 14, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, promising a strong lineup with a mix of emerging talents, seasoned veterans, and potential title implications in the main event.

In the featured fight, former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington will face Joaquin Buckley, with Buckley’s victory potentially leading to a title shot and Covington positioning himself for a title contention at 170 pounds.

Below is the complete card for the event:

• Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley (Welterweight)
• Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo (Featherweight)
• Manel Kape vs. Bruno Silva (Flyweight)
• Dustin Jacoby vs. Vitor Petrino (Light Heavyweight)
• Daniel Marcos vs. Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
• Navajo Stirling vs. Tuco Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
• Michael Johnson vs. Ottman Azaitar (Lightweight)
• Drakkar Klose vs. Joel Alvarez (Lightweight)
• Sean Woodson vs. Fernando Padilla (Featherweight)
• Miles Johns vs. Felipe Lima (Featherweight)
• Miranda Maverick vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (Flyweight)
• Davey Grant vs. Ramon Taveras (Bantamweight)
• Piera Rodriguez vs. Joseline Knutsson (Strawweight)