Showing live on STARZPLAY in the Middle East, Sean Strickland returns to Australia to face Dricus du Plessis and reclaim the middleweight crown.
Dubai, UAE, 07 February 2025: STARZPLAY, a leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, announces the exclusive streaming of UFC 312, live from Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, this Sunday, February 9. After a historic 2023 event, UFC 312 is back in Sydney with two championship bouts and a card packed with exciting matchups.
The main event features a middleweight title showdown between champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Sean Strickland. Two years ago, Strickland defeated former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the same octagon. Bolstered by training with former champ Alex Pereira, he’s back to claim the belt.
The co-main event showcases a fight for the women’s strawweight title, with champion Zhang Weili defending her belt against the undefeated Tatiana Suarez. Weili, the first Chinese-born UFC champion, returns to defend her title and maintain her place among the champions. Suarez, returning from injury, poses a serious threat with her perfect 10-0 record.
Adding to the excitement, rising flyweight prospect Wang Cong faces a crucial test at UFC 312. A win will propel her further up the ranks, while a loss could stall her rapid ascent in the division. This fight is a critical juncture in Cong’s career, as she aims to solidify her contender status.
STARZPLAY subscribers in the MENA region can enjoy exclusive live and on-demand access to all the UFC 312 action. Explore STARZPLAY’s extensive library of sports and entertainment content on: www.starzplay.com
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STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) has ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video-on-demand services offering a premium entertainment and sporting experience that caters to the region’s diverse tastes. Homegrown in the UAE and expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing streaming services, STARZPLAY boasts an extensive content library spanning regional and global hits, including Hollywood movies, exclusive STARZPLAY Originals, Arabic shows, live sports, and kids’ entertainment and more – to 22 countries across MENA and Pakistan.
STARZPLAY has thousands of premium titles, including exclusive STARZPLAY Originals such as Million Dollar Listing UAE, Kaboos, Medinah, Baghdad Central, Unstoppable: The Italian Dream, Say Yes to the Dress Arabia, STARZ original content such as Power, Outlander, Spartacus and The White Queen as well as STARZPLAY Sports, the dedicated sports package covering football (Italian Serie A and Dutch Eredivisie), UFC, cricket, rugby, boxing, golf, basketball and more.
STARZPLAY has secured tie-ups with a host of leading, global studios including Lionsgate, MGM, SHOWTIME, Paramount+, Warner Bros, Universal, Discovery and Sony Studios along with regional producers such as UMS, Eagle Films and Falcon. Users can stream the discovery+ library or catch the latest Arabic series at no extra cost.
STARZPLAY has developed advanced technology and an exceptional user experience to provide premium viewing of content utilising one of the region’s first ever AI-driven curation personalization platforms that provides users with a highly customized and frictionless experience. The platform provides several interactive features, including STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports which engages fans with real-time predictions and rewards during live events. The platform also offers STARZ ON, which enables users access to thousands of hours of ad-supported movies and TV series without the need to register or subscribe. Users can also rent or buy new cinema releases with STARZPLAY Store and watch it on their own terms.
STARZPLAY has amassed over 3 million subscribers, and is installed on over 11 million devices providing streaming in HD and 4K across smart TVs, game consoles, and regional IPTV services. Its apps for iOS and Android also support offline downloads for on-the-go viewing. In 2022, E-Vision and ADQ acquired a 57% majority stake in STARZPLAY, further solidifying its position as a key player in the regional entertainment and sports landscape.
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