The countdown is now underway as we edge closer to the highly-anticipated rematch between current UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and the man he took the belt from, Sean Strickland.
UFC 312 will get started in just a few hours and there's a stacked undercard to enjoy before the main event. Read on below for all the ways to watch a UFC 312 live stream online and from anywhere with a VPN.
Watch UFC 312 live stream quick guide
- US: ESPN Plus PPV ($79.99)
- UK: TNT Sports / Discovery+
- AU: Kayo Sports
- Watch your usual stream from anywhere with Surfshark
- Main card time: Saturday, February 8, 10pm ET / 7pm ET / 3am GMT (Sun) / 2pm AEDT (Sun)
- Odds: Du Plessis – 1/2 favourite
Unbeaten in his past 10 fights and with a perfect 8-0 record in the UFC, Du Plessis has earned a reputation as one of the most feared middleweights on the planet. The South African is now seeking to silence any doubters by securing a definitive victory over Strickland, the man he beat via split decision to win the middleweight title 13 months ago.
The 31-year-old will certainly be full of confidence after inflicting a first-career submission loss on former UFC middleweight champ Israel Adesanya last time out. Strickland has also fought once since the first bout, but was far less impressive as he secured a split-decision victory over Paulo Costa.
Before the duo renew hostilities, there will be a packed card that includes Zhang Weili taking on Tatiana Suarez in the co-main event. Strawweight queen Zhang has earned four straight wins and has made consecutive title defences since reclaiming the belt towards the end of 2023.
The Chinese star will bid to remain top of the strawweight division but will face a tough challenge against American challenger Suarez who finally has the chance to challenge for UFC gold. The 34-year-old has a 10-0 record and has won her last two fights by submission.
Full details on how to watch UFC 312 live streams online in the UK, US, Australia and beyond are below. You can use a VPN to watch your usual service if you're traveling overseas when the big fight gets underway.
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How to watch UFC 312 live stream in the US
How to watch UFC 312 live stream in the UK
How to watch UFC 312 live stream in Canada
There are a host of pay-per-view providers offering a UFC 312 live stream in Canada.
You can head to the likes of Shaw, Bell, Rogers, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink or YouTube. It's also available on the UFC Fight Pass PPV.
Tune into the main card from 10pm ET / 7pm on Saturday. Du Plessis vs.Strickland is expected to start at around 12 midnight ET / 9pm PT.
Not in Canada this weekend? Try using a VPN like Surfshark to unblock access to your domestic services.
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Who is Dricus du Plessis?
Born in Welkom, South Africa, Dricus du Plessis is the reigning UFC Middleweight champion and is generally considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
The 31-year-old has won 22 of his 24 MMA bouts and is unbeaten since fighting in the UFC. He has won his past 10 contests and beat Sean Strickland by unanimous decision in January 2024 at UFC 297.
Who is Sean Strickland?
California native Sean Strickland has been a professional competitor since 2008 and is a former middleweight champion of the King of the Cage. The 33-year-old has been competing in the UFC since 2014 and first won the middleweight title in 2023 after defeating Israel Adesanya.
Boasting a record of 29 wins and six losses, he's renowned for his phenomenal defence and his boxing skills.
What have the fighters said in the build-up?
Dricus Du Plessis: “I think Strickland is the best middleweight in the world right now, behind myself, and he deserves to be here. I know he’s an incredible, incredible fighter. He’s so good defensively. He’s tough. He’s hard to hit and when you hit him it doesn’t have that effect as on normal guys. This guy is an apex predator. This is the toughest fight of my life coming up, and I’m ready for that because I am an apex predator and he’s in my area right now."
Sean Strickland: “Let me tell you something about the Dutchman, which is a cool nickname by the way. Dricus, I respect you because you fight like a maniac! But, I won that first fight and I’m gonna win this fight so saddle up and let’s get it done!”
In Du Plessis vs Strickland, who is favorite to win?
The bookies have Du Plessis down as the odds-on favorite, offering a best price of 1/2. Strickland can be backed at 7/4.
