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UFC 312 - Women's Strawweight - Title Fight

UFC 312 expert picks, best bets: How Du Plessis can extend his title run

Which fighters have the edge at UFC 312? An MMA coach and betting analyst weigh in.

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    SUAREZ EYEING STRAWWEIGHT TITLE

    'I can dominate anybody': Suarez's shot to prove she's a champion at UFC 312

    Tatiana Suarez is no stranger to adversity. If patience has been the lesson, the universe has been a relentless instructor to the UFC strawweight.

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    THE BEST IN THE GAME

    MMA divisional rankings: Imavov moves up at middleweight

    Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

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    GET READY FOR UFC 312

    Volkanovski: I'll be fighting for the title soon

    Alexander Volkanovski has declared he will be "fighting for the title" soon, as speculation grows that UFC president Dana White could clear up the featherweight picture while in Sydney for UFC 312.

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    Volkanovski on Topuria: "I'm not going to be afraid"

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    FACING PRESSURE TO SUCCEED

    Du Plessis? Pereira? Peña? Which UFC champions face the most pressure in 2025?

    Brett Okamoto looks at all 11 UFC champions going into UFC 312 and gauges the pressure each are facing in successfully defending their titles.

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    READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT

    UFC chaos agents: Fighters who could shake up MMA in 2025

    From Paddy Pimblett and Bo Nickal, to Amanda Nunes and yes, Tom Aspinall. The fighters that can impact every division in 2025.

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