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See who wins the rematch of du Plessis vs. Stickland at UFC 312

See who wins the rematch of du Plessis vs. Stickland at UFC 312

Will du Plessis cement his dominance over Strickland, or will the tables be turned?

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
ESPN+ is offering the pay-per-view of UFC 312 for $80 on Saturday, Feb. 8

It’s time to enter the octagon once again. UFC 312 starts on Saturday, Feb. 8, with the early preliminary rounds at 4 p.m. on Disney+ and ESPN+, prelims at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, Disney+, and ESPN+, and the main card culminating in a rematch between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland at 8 p.m. on ESPN+ pay-per-view. A middleweight championship belt will be on the line, and viewers can get the pay-per-view for the standard rate of $80 once they’re subscribed to ESPN+.

How to watch UFC 312, du Plessis vs. Strickland 2

Everything you need to know about UFC 312

Can you stream UFC 312 for free?

Yes and no. The only way to watch the main card of UFC 312 is to stream on ESPN+ PPV, for $80. However, the prelims and early prelims on ESPN2 and Disney+ can be streamed free if you watch via Hulu + Live TV. This service offers a three-day free trial for new customers, and comes with access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for all subscribers who sign up at the $83-per-month level.

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What is the card for UFC 312, du Plessis vs. Strickland 2?

Card subject to change.

Main card on ESPN+ PPV beginning at 8 p.m.

Card Weight class Matchup
Main Middleweight Dricus du Plessis (champion) vs. Sean Strickland
Main Women’s Strawweight Zhang Weili (champion) vs. Tatiana Suarez
Main Heavyweight Justin Tafa vs. Tallison Teixeira
Main Light Heavyweight Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato
Main Welterweight Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado

Prelims on ESPN2, Disney+, and ESPN+ at 6 p.m.

Card Weight class Matchup
Prelims Featherweight Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos
Prelims Lightweight Tom Nolan vs. Viacheslav Borschev
Prelims Women’s Flyweight Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil
Prelims Bantamweight Colby Thicknesse vs. Aleksandre Topuria

Early prelims on Disney+, ESPN+ at 4 p.m.

Card Weight class Matchup
Early prelims Welterweight Jonathan Micallef vs. Kevin Jousset
Early prelims Lightweight Rong Zhu vs. Kody Steele
Early prelims Lightweight Quillan Salkilld vs. Anshul Jubli
Early prelims Flyweight Park Hyun-sung vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

About UFC 312: du Plessis vs. Strickland 2

Sean Strickland didn’t get to hold the UFC middleweight title belt for long. Dricus du Plessis defeated Strickland in their bout at UFC 297, the first time Strickland tried to defend his title. The South African fighter still owns that belt, and his rematch against Strickland at UFC 312 is a chance to further cover himself in glory — or go down in ignominious defeat.

The co-main event will see Chinese fighter Zhang Weili (25-3) take on undefeated Brazilian fighter Tatiana Suarez for the women’s strawweight title. Suarez hasn’t fought since last August and has a rough injury history to her name, but she can leave all that behind by beating Weili and taking the title for herself.

How to watch UFC 312 from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the fights as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to purchase the PPV from ESPN+ in order to stream UFC 312 with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

  • Best Features: ExpressVPN | Starting at $5 per month
  • Best Budget Option: Surfshark | Starting at $2.50 per month
  • Best Free Option: Proton VPN | Free plan available

 

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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