This Sunday, February 9, Sydney hosts UFC 312 and it is set to be one of the biggest fight cards seen Down Under.
UFC stands for Ultimate Fight Championship and is the world’s largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion. The pull of the UFC is undeniable having a monopoly of the world’s best fighters, creating a sporting product that is unrivalled by any other organisation.
This product is even more loved by Aussie fight fans who consistently break records when the UFC is on our shores and this weekend is set to be a blockbuster.
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It is the first trip Down Under since UFC 293 in September 2023 and features a UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between current champion Dricus du Plessis and former champion Sean Strickland.
The pair met a year ago at UFC 297 when du Plessis captured the title by split decision.
A UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Zhang Welli and Tatiana Suarez – winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Claudia strawweight title.
For those wanting to watch the UFC action on pay-per-view at home with like-minded fans, we have four cocktails and a beer sure to be a knockout:
Throwing a UFC party? Make this Watermelon and Rum Punch for a crowd-pleasing cocktail - bubbly, fresh and easy to make, everyone will love it.
A Canadian take on the classic Bloody Mary cocktail using maple syrup, gin, clamato or tomato juice and hot sauce - this cocktail packs a knockout punch.
Matso’s is Australia’s original ginger beer, created in WA’s Kimberley region and now shared across the country. It bursts with a fresh, zingy flavour of ginger and delicious aromas, plus it is only 3.5% making it a lighter option for fight day.
Turn up the heat with a spicy spin on a classic cocktail – this Jalapeño Margarita is the perfect cocktail for your next UFC get-together with friends.
You can substitute Grand Marnier for Cointreau or triple sec in this cocktail.
When entertaining guests, this Dirty Mary martini will be a surefire hit. It’s savoury, tangy and packs a real flavour punch. Plus, it’s so easy to create.
The bacon, celery and olive garnish on this cocktail adds a classy touch to a drink that will bring out the Ultimate Fighter in you!
