Dricus du Plessis retained his UFC Middleweight Championship by decisively beating Sean Strickland at UFC 312. His sights are now set on Khamzat Chimaev, fresh from a powerful win at UFC 308. Meanwhile, Weili Zhang's potential move to flyweight shakes up the strawweight division, positioning fighters like Rose Namajunas for title contention. The event highlighted the emphasis on resolving fighter rivalries and the rise of new stars.